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Using Laptop as Modem or Internet Connection for Wireless Router.

sortatech

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May 29, 2016
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I have a laptop (Windows 10) that is connected to a hotspot. I have a wireless router that used to be connected to a cable modem. I canceled the cable internet. I have connected the laptop to the wireless router via ethernet.

How do I use the laptop with the wireless router to create an internet connection for the other devices which are connected by cables to the wireless router? I want a wired connection for speed reasons between the devices and the laptop.

thanks
 
Solution
The only way to do it with that equipment is to bridge the the two adapters in the laptop like THIS.

But, be aware that all devices should then be used as if connected to a public network.

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