Windows 7 101: Internet and File Sharing via Wireless Ad Hoc Network (Part 3)

 

Sharing the Internet Connection via Ad Hoc

So we’re done creating and ad hoc network, we’re done connecting devices to the network to initiate file sharing, next I’ll show you how to share the internet connection. To share the internet connection, right click on the host computer’s wireless adapter then click properties.

Go to the Sharing tab and select or check the Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.

You can also specify the network services the client devices can access by clicking on the settings button.

So we’re done with creating an ad hoc, sharing files and internet connection between devices with the network.  You  can also connect PCs that  has Windows XP installed in it.  So who says you can only share your internet connection via router? 

Note : The devices that are connecting to the host computer must be within 30ft radius for optimum connection.  Since the internet connection is shared, the speed will be significantly affected (a bit slower) depending on the number of devices connected to the host.