I am wondering if it is theoretically possible to connect my desktop and laptop to my ISP at the same time. I primarily use the desktop, but would like to keep both connected for when I am using the laptop.
My internet service
http://www1.airimba.com/
This is a wireless subscription based ISP. My apartment happens to have this service available. I get one login name for a monthly fee. When I try to login with my laptop it boots the desktop offline. The company would be happy for me to pay extra for a 2 user plan, but I think it would be a waste of money. Plus I wouldn’t be able to network my printer for use with the laptop and file sharing. (the computers at my complex aren’t really supposed to file share and printer share with the airimba service.)
Desktop
Win XP MC edition SP2
Netgear wireless PCI card.
Ethernet port
Laptop
Win XP Home SP2
Dlink wireless notebook card
Ethernet port
WHAT I WANT: I would like to share the connection of the desktop to the laptop. Either wirelessly or through the Ethernet. I would prefer NOT to purchase a router. Are there any software settings that would allow me to share the connection to the laptop without any additional equipment????
PS I have tried the internet connection sharing with no success
Any advice would be greatly appreciated