Timspo14 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Hey guys, I'm not sure if this is my first post ever, or if it's just been years but anyway I could use your expertise.I have a box running OpenSuse 11.1 that connects to the internet with a Belkin Wireless Adaptor. That works, everything is coolWhat I want to do is share that connection with my laptop wirelessly via my Belkin Wireless Router.I followed some instructions on how to enable internet connection sharing in linux, but there are a few questions i have for once I've done that.Firstly, I have my router connected to my ethernet port on the computer. The ethernet cord goes from the computer to the internet/wan port on the router. AFAIK this is NOT a crossover cable. Is that a problem/necessary?Secondly, assuming that's not a problem since it's functioning only to broadcast the connection, how would I set the router to take the connection from my linux box and broadcast it wirelessly. It says there's no connection and I'm thinking that's because the linux box isn't acting as a DHCP server or providing anything other than a static-ip address (correct?).I'm pretty savvy with computers and wireless networks so the instructions don't need to be really specific, I'm just not exactly sure how to tackle this problem.Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Where does the belkin wireless adaptor connect to?Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timspo14 Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 I'm not sure what you mean so I'll answer it two ways.It's connecting via USB to my college's network. I'm just looking for a way to extend the range so I can access my files from home and not have to sit in a corner of my house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timspo14 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 shoot this is in the wrong forum. mods is there anyway this can be moved to the linux forum? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 As per your request....moving to the linux forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timspo14 Posted June 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 The question now is, how do you want it set up. Is it important that each individual device is on and accessible from the college network or do you just want to access files and resources on said network?Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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