Windows Vista: Sharing An Adsl Connection In An Infrastructure Type Network - Hercules HWGEXT-54 User Manual

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3.5.6. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an
Infrastructure type network
Reminder: If you have a modem router or a router connected to a modem and one or more computers, your
network will be in Infrastructure mode
access point, which might be your modem router, your Hercules Modem Router or your Hercules Router
connected to a modem.
sharing an Internet connection and/or printer among several computers. Follow the instructions below to
finally free yourself from the cable that connects you to your modem... without cutting the links to your ADSL
connection. Viva the Wireless Attitude!
Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection:
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by default. In this mode, the WiFi adapters are connected to your
Infrastructure mode is ideal for exchanging data, playing online, and also for
1. Connect to your wireless network (Hercules, for
example).
2. Access the Network and Sharing Center. To do
so, click the network icon on the Windows
taskbar, then click the Network and Sharing
Center link.
3. Click the View status link.
4. In the Wireless Network Connection Status
window, click Properties.
5. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click
Continue.