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wifi using bluetooth dongle...

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/wifi-using-bluetooth-dongle.41215/

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anilthomas26 Original post #1
Nov 14, 2006 at 8:18 PM
i have a vsnl connection that uses an adsl modem to connect ma desktop to the net......

can i use a bluetooth dongle and use this connection to connect a laptop to the net ????

that is...instead of using a wireless router.......
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Nov 14, 2006 at 8:49 PM
nice to hear that......cud i know how ???......

nd i dont wanna use a mobile with gprs or something like that.....i need to connect via my adsl modem.....
assasin
assasin #4
Nov 14, 2006 at 9:01 PM
U need 2 USB Bluetooth dongles for that.One will be on ur desktop and d other on ur laptop.Create a Personal Area Network and share the internet connection.Disadvantage is that ur desktop will be on when u'll surf on the laptop.
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Nov 14, 2006 at 9:02 PM
sry but i am a newbie........how od i create the personal area network.... ????
assasin
assasin #6
Nov 14, 2006 at 10:00 PM
If ur using XP Sp2den go to CTRL Panel -> Network Connections.Dere u'll find
"Bluetooth Network Connection".use it to pair ur desktop and ur laptop and share the internet connection.
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Nov 15, 2006 at 6:04 PM
thnks man...lemme c..
R
Nov 18, 2006 at 12:58 PM
But this will work for an area of about 100 mtrs around yopur desktop only