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| − | + | Wireless has taken a huge leap in usage thanks to a huge improvement in its usability over the years. That's good for many portable devices such as laptops, smart phones, etc. But for people using desktops, a wireless adapter may not be included. Or, you may want to have a more stable wireless connection than the one you currently have. | |
Bridging an internet connection refers to making connections between different ports that will be used by your computer, such as ethernet and wireless. Shown in this article are simple steps that you can use to create your own bridged connection. | Bridging an internet connection refers to making connections between different ports that will be used by your computer, such as ethernet and wireless. Shown in this article are simple steps that you can use to create your own bridged connection. | ||
<font size=1>''Note: This tutorial applies to the MS Windows environment. These steps should only be used in context with a Windows 7 machine, as they are not guaranteed to to work on previous versions, or on machines running another OS such as iOS, or Linux.''</font> | <font size=1>''Note: This tutorial applies to the MS Windows environment. These steps should only be used in context with a Windows 7 machine, as they are not guaranteed to to work on previous versions, or on machines running another OS such as iOS, or Linux.''</font> | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Make sure the relevant machines and crossover cable are working. To see if the cable is working, plug it into both machines. If the port lights up, then you know that it works. If it does not light up, the cord is not in working order. | #Make sure the relevant machines and crossover cable are working. To see if the cable is working, plug it into both machines. If the port lights up, then you know that it works. If it does not light up, the cord is not in working order. | ||
