The other day, when my DSL broke down, I was forced to use my backup Smart Bro Prepaid and Globe Visibility to connect to the net. Problem was that only one PC at home had the connection. He’s a quick solution I did to share 3G internet over WiFi.
You will need a laptop with WiFi to act as the access point or if you only have a desktop PC, you can get one of those USB WiFi dongles.
- Go to your Control Panel and select Network and Sharing Center.
- In the Tasks menu, click on the link “Set up a Connection or Network”.
- In the next window, select the option “Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network” and click next until you reach the network name and security options.
- Type in the name of your new network and select the Security Type.
That’s it. Fire up your Smart Bro, Globe Visibility and Sun Cellular Wireless Broadband and once you’re connected online, anyone who accesses your new WiFi network will also have internet connection.
Another option is when you have a WiFi capable 3G phone, you can install JoikuSpot and enable internet sharing over WiFi too.
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thanks for the info abe…this will come handy if the need arises.
Thanks for the info.
This is real great. Thanks for sharing.
Can this be done if one laptop is on xp and the other a vista?
Thanks Abe!
Nice one, so this is the trick my classmate did to share his 3G connection to our class last week.
Ohh how about that??
@charlene
Yeah. It’s working with vista directly connected to the internet and with an xp on wifi.
Oh my windows vista failed to set up this sharing option.
Thanks Abe! Trivia: Did you know? Abraham Lincoln also got the same nickname (Abe). Wild guess! @Abe did your parents got the name after Abraham Lincoln? Just curious! LOL
Thanks Abe! Trivia: Did you know? Abraham Lincoln also got the same nickname (Abe). Wild guess! @Abe did your parents got the name after Abraham Lincoln? Just curious! LOL
@Abe my apologies! How to delete the 2nd post?
Yup, was named after Abe Lincoln. Story here.
@charlene – Yes. Can be done with a Mac too.
Thanks Abe! Great info!
Thanks Abe, Great story!
Hi sir,
can I ask if this will work in a Windows XP? if its possible can you publish the steps?
thanks
Joseph
You site is very informative. Everyday I always read your articles and it helps me a lot.
just what i need!
maraming salamat father Abe!
Really helpful, thanks Abe!
Thank you for sharing this!
Can this be done when the PC that has connection to ther internet is running WinXP?
I tried this yesterday for Windows XP following this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he4dGCfE67c
Unfortunately I’m missing the “Wireless Networks” tab in the Wireless Network Connection properties. I have no idea why…
I’m using a 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter… Maybe it’s not compatible?
thanks i will try this one
If you have a macbook it’s even easier — the airport card can emit a wi-fi signal for any computer to access (much like a router without a password). All you have to do is go to SYSTEM PREFERENCES, click on SHARING, and check INTERNET SHARING. That’s it! I was able to share my globe visibility with 2 friends and it was really cool!
love this site btw!
@abe – great info. I’ve long wanted to post an internet sharing how-to on XP but I can’t because I use a Mac. I don’t have to anymore. Link na lang kita.
@jojo – unfortunately, windows laptops can’t connect to the Mac’s internet sharing. I can tell by experience. If you were able to make it work please share it with us.
@Fern – yes. you can follow the steps as written by Abe
@SoNn, thanks for the link. Actually a friend once shared his 3G internet via Mac Pro’s WiFi and my Windows laptop was able to connect. There was no special settings done to do that.
@SoNn, not sure where your problem lies, but had no difficulty sharing a Visibility signal from my macbook with 2 officemates who both had netbooks running on XP. Maybe have your laptop checked at Switch in ATC, the people there are really sharp and were able to fix a problem I was having with my USB port in no time.
Hi Abe & Jojo, I finally got to make it work na. Tested sharing my SBW on my MacBook to my girlfriend’s laptop. I don’t know how I did it but I’m happy that it works na. Thanks!
@Abe – I had to make a how to for XP. As promised, I linked your post on the XP how-to. Check it out.
hi, tanong ko lang bkt ung pc ko walang option na set up a wireless adhoc? do i need to do something else for that option to appear? im using vista starter, is that relevant? tnx
i already found the answer to my question above, and having a vista starter hinders me for ad hoc networking. it sucks so i’ll save up for vista premium or maybe seven.
Bossing is this possible for desktop to desktop connection. Crossover Ethernet PC to PC connection.? Syang ksi ung SUN… i pc lang pwede… thanks…
Yup, it’s applicable too as long as your desktop has WiFi.
Hi.
My second attempt at doing this wasn’t a success.
The other computer/phones that try to share the 3G connection couldn’t connect to the net. Help please?
Hi. I have shared connection on vista, phone (E65) finds it and connects to it, but other laptop with XP don’t find the network. Does it somehow works between Vista and XP over wifi?
I have a huawei E169 will this work in the philippines, thanks all. ash
which brand of router u can suggest, we have desk top(XP) & WIFI Laptop, I want also my desktop to wireless so that no messy wired on the floor
it’s too great
thanks for info
I’ve got 2 more windy31’s still on-stock (+1 more for personal use). I guess useless na siya..