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The original poster is trying to share internet from a USB dongle to two laptops using an ad hoc network, but encounters issues due to hardware and compatibility limitations, specifically with network capabilities and mixed hardware configurations. The first commenter suggests using Connectify, a software solution that turns a laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot to facilitate sharing the internet connection more easily. Overall, the thread focuses on troubleshooting network sharing challenges with a positive, solution-oriented tone.

mariolemy

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(I have low knowledge of networking and the current feat includes dealing with unlikely setup plus unlikely hardware)


The goal: share internet connection obtain from USB-Dongle over multiple laptop (2 laptop).

The Hardware:


1x generic dongle (from where i draw my internet)(mobile internet is the only choice for internet)
1x laptop inspiron6000 (running win7 enterprise) 99%(aero is the only thing not working)
1x MBP laptop (this is where it gets tricky: I also run win7 enterprise but without bootcamp or any mac driver/software) 99%("performance counter" is the only not working*)

1x linksys router (that i don't use nor expect to use but could if a "switch" would help instead of a "adhoc")

*This is what might confuse people but really shouldn't as i have bypass all mac stuff so we can assume it runs like normal pc. the idea is that the hardware is the one of a mac so my adapter which i know very little about might cause issue(IE. 802.11N is disable??)


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Alright so i seems that because i use a dongle and it doesn't fall under "wireless network" but "dial-up" i have no choice to create a "ad hoc"(Link Removed).

Once the ad-hoc create and seen by the inspiron6000 can't connect and get the error (the capability of your network adapter does not match the requirements of this network)

-> the inspiron(intel2915abg) has 802.11 a/b/g listed
-> the mbp "running the dongle"(atheros ar5008X) has 802.11b, adhoc 11n "disable" listed



now i am lost about what cause what... so any ideas what i should do???

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