Can I do this?

[wischeez]

I am using a wireless network on 3 of my computers, the fourth is wired to a wireless D-Link router to connect to the internet. Everything works fine. My question is.... can I connect another computer(that is upstairs,away from the router) through a computer that as a wireless card AND a 10/100 net card and get it to connect to the internet. I want to use it to crunch SETI work units.
It will have no monitor, mouse, keyboard,etc.

Is it possible to have it connected that way and send it's work units through the wireless connection on another computer?

 

[AFB]

You may be able to get it to work, I have not. You will have to keep this computer on all the time. I would just get a cheap wireless card. See hot deals.

 

[ktwebb]

If it's running XP you can bridge two interfaces. Flaky at best but it can be done.

 

[Kelemvor]

Or just go buy a cheapie $20 wireless card for the desktop and hook it up that way. Then you don't have to leave both computers on 24/7... But you should be able to bridge them together although I've never done it...

 

[RhythmAddict]

You can def do it. You may need a crossover cable.
Try this 1st part in this, should be the same.