{"id":3407,"date":"2011-02-03T02:16:10","date_gmt":"2011-02-02T20:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/windowsvj.com\/wpblog\/2011\/02\/enable-internet-sharing-of-usb-modem-in-windows-7-tutorial\/"},"modified":"2011-02-03T02:17:54","modified_gmt":"2011-02-02T20:47:54","slug":"enable-internet-sharing-of-usb-modem-in-windows-7-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/windowsvj.com\/wpblog\/2011\/02\/enable-internet-sharing-of-usb-modem-in-windows-7-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Enable Internet Sharing of USB Modem in Windows 7 [Tutorial]"},"content":{"rendered":"

While using Reliance NetConnect USB Modem for my daily and official requirements, I many a times was required to work on two laptops. Having a single Internet connection could have been hindrance had it not been a feature present in Windows 7 to share the Internet.<\/p>\n

To enable Internet Sharing of USB Modem in Windows 7, follow the steps:<\/p>\n

1. Navigate to system tray click on the arrow button to show the list of available processes and tasks.\"image\"<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Select the Internet access from the list available and click on Open Network & sharing Center. (You may also reach here via Control Panel)<\/p>\n

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3. From the Left side pane, select manage Wireless Networks<\/p>\n

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4.Select the Add option in the Manage Wireless Networks<\/strong> Window.<\/p>\n

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5. From the Manually connect to a wireless network <\/strong>pop up window, select Create an Ad hoc network.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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6. Click next after reading details about wireless ad-hoc network.<\/p>\n

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7. Configure Ad-hoc network. Enter desired network name, security type and security key.<\/p>\n

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8. Make sure you select an encryption type. Make the security type WEP and password protect it using 5 or 13 character key.<\/p>\n

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9. Click on Turn on Internet Connection sharing <\/strong>to share the internet.<\/p>\n

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10. Internet Sharing is enabled. Press Okay to proceed. You have now enabled WiFi connection from your laptop available to other users.<\/p>\n

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To connect to your system\u2019s internet one must simply locate and select the network just created and connect using the encryption security key as entered.<\/p>\n

11. Once done, you may remove the adhoc network from Manage Wireless networks<\/strong> window.<\/p>\n

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Caution<\/font><\/strong>: Make sure you don\u2019t leave the authentication open in security key as any one may connect to your Internet and might misuse it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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