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The original poster is seeking help with sharing their laptop's WiFi connection with their desktop, facing IP configuration issues and unsure whether to set static IPs. A respondent explains that a WiFi router with DHCP is necessary to assign valid IP addresses and route network traffic, implying the current setup lacks the appropriate network device. The overall sentiment is that additional network hardware, like a router, is required to resolve the connectivity problem.
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TK1010

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This is my first time posting on these forums so bear with me.

I'm trying to use a laptop as a wifi receiver for my desktop as it is impossible for me to get a LAN cord to it ATM. When I troubleshoot problems it comes up with "Local Area Connection" doesn't have a valid IP configuration.

The IPC4 of both computers is set to automatically acquire an IP and DNS. I have a feeling I'm supposed to manually set them to something but I'm just not sure what :(

Please help me guys!
 

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bochane
To use your laptop on a WiFi network, you need some WiFi entrypoint/router with DHCP service enabled. This router provides your laptop with a valid IP address during startup. You won't get it from your desktop. You also need that router to 'route' / direct your network trafic, without it it gets lost.
I don't know what network components you have and what is available in your country. May be it's worthwile to visit a local computer store and ask for advice.
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To use your laptop on a WiFi network, you need some WiFi entrypoint/router with DHCP service enabled. This router provides your laptop with a valid IP address during startup. You won't get it from your desktop. You also need that router to 'route' / direct your network trafic, without it it gets lost.
I don't know what network components you have and what is available in your country. May be it's worthwile to visit a local computer store and ask for advice.
 

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