Creating a temporary wireless network

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So, have you ever been in a place (particularly a hotel) that has high-speed ethernet (where you plug your computer in) but no  wireless internet? I have a simple solution to this problem: make your own wireless network. This network will have less than 100′ range due ot the limitations of the computer’s wireless card, but this is perfect for hotel rooms.
**This involves changing your computer’s wired & wireless network settings. Windows Vista

Step 1: Plug your computer in to the wired high speed port (make sure charges do not apply for using this service) and connect to the internet using the specified directions (usually involves logging in). If asked, make sure you select that this is a private network – this is very important! Also, make sure your wireless card is turned on!

Step 2: Click Start>Network (Right Side) – Then click Network and Sharing Center on the top

Step 3: Click Set up a connection or network on the left

Step 4: Click Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network and click Next twice. Type a network name (remember this), Select WEP for security type and type a Security Key (remember this) then click save this network and close after it is finished.

Step 5: In Network and Sharing Center, click Manage network connections. Right-click on Local Area Connectionand click properties. Go to the sharing tab and click “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection.” Then click settings. Check FTP, (SMTP), (HTTPS), Telnet Server, (HTTP). If any windows come up, click ok. This information is irrelevant for our purposes.When finished click OK to close both windows.

Step 6: In Network Connections, Right-click Wireless Network (or wireless card, wireless connection, etc) click status then details. the IPv4 address should be 192.168.0.1 — If this is correct, your have successfully connected. You may need to log in to the internet again from your computer to finish this connection; and it may take several minutes for the computer to fully connect everything.

Congratulations! You have created your own wireless network!

Undoing the connection:

1. Network Connections: Right click Local Area Connection – Sharing – UNcheck  Allow other network users to…
2. Network & Sharing Center: On the left, click Connect to a Network and chose a wireless network.

You now have your computer back to normal.

You may have to turn off your Firewalls/Security Software for this to work.

If you have any questions about this, leave a comment below or email technologysolutions4@gmail.com

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