| To connect at least two computers with a single | | | | perfectly, too. Now you simply have to click on |
| wireless network bridge, first and foremost, you | | | | both of these connections simultaneously - which |
| have to install each computer with an adapter. | | | | can be done by selecting every connection while |
| After this, run CAT5 cables to connect all of | | | | holding the Ctrl key - and then right-click on any |
| them to a switch or a hub. Your chosen | | | | connection to select the submenu of Bridge |
| computer to use with bridging will come with two | | | | Connections. After configuring this bridge |
| kinds of inserted adapters in its mainboard: one | | | | connection, a window to Network Connection |
| regular LAN adapter, which should already be | | | | should be seen. |
| inside, and one wireless network adapter, which | | | | ICF and ICS |
| will help make a connection to your wireless | | | | ICF and ICS might be needed in several cases. |
| access point (WAP). | | | | Regardless of the reason, you will require a third |
| After installing and connecting these network | | | | adapter first. So, if you do need ICF or ICS, you |
| adapters, use your intended bridging computer to | | | | will need to go to a local store for computer |
| open the Control Panel and then go to Network | | | | hardware to get a brand new adapter card. But |
| Connections. Keep in mind that to create your | | | | even if you have three adapters, this task would |
| wireless network bridge, a minimum of two | | | | be quite tricky. Making a bridge in this manner |
| connections will be needed for various processes. | | | | would require you to bridge before actually |
| Such processes would be internet sharing (ICS) | | | | enabling a single one of them. |
| and internet firewall (ICF). | | | | You could always make use of the setup wizard |
| Once you are inside the folder of Network | | | | when it comes to such tasks; however, the |
| Connections, you should see a ton of connections. | | | | overall order would be imperative. You first need |
| Every connection is actually every one of the | | | | to use its setup wizard in order to make a bridge |
| network cards: one is for the wireless card, while | | | | before enabling ICF or ICS. The wizard will then |
| the other is for the wired card. Open your | | | | search for an online connection and attempt to |
| wireless adapter's connection and visit the details | | | | configure this. Lastly, if you want, you can bridge |
| panel. This should show that it works perfectly. | | | | several more network cards, which are |
| Now, it would be advisable to check your | | | | connected onto the network. |
| Ethernet connection, too; this should work | | | | |