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Probably a really silly question...

Bogof_Babe
Bogof_Babe Posts: 10,803 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Is there any way you can run two internet connections (on separate PCs but at the same time) from one mobile broadband dongle? I appreciate this would double the download usage, and don't mind that, but just wondered if there might be a way to connect up another PC via a router or something.

:o
:D I haven't bogged off yet, and I ain't no babe :D

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  • Owain_Moneysaver
    Owain_Moneysaver Posts: 11,393 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Internet Connection Sharing wizard - this is for XP but other versions are similar.
    A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.
  • Bogof_Babe
    Bogof_Babe Posts: 10,803 Forumite
    That looks like a really helpful website. It even knew I was on Windows 7 and gave a link to re-direct me to the right place!

    All looks a bit complicated so I'll have to study it. Thanks for the link, and such a quick reply.

    This is because my OH is bored today! He doesn't "do" computers, so as I have an old but working laptop I thought I might try to set him up and see how he gets on. Don't want to sacrifice time on my netbook though!
    :D I haven't bogged off yet, and I ain't no babe :D

  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    How about a MiFi which bridges a 3G connection with a WiFi one? You stick your SIM card in, then it creates a small local wifi hotspot. 3 do them, probably some others?
  • arriva
    arriva Posts: 407 Forumite
    or something like THIS
    Netgear MBR624GU 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router
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