chemistry_geek
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Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has had success getting internet sharing to work with Mac OS X and other devices. I did a search on the board and really couldn't find a definitive answer. My PowerMac G5 died, and recently bought a Mac Mini Core 2 Duo with 4GB RAM. The Mac Mini is directly connected to the cable modem and I've been trying to enable internet sharing through AirPort. I already have a wireless router which I don't want to use - I'll explain later why I don't want to use it. What I want to do is use the Mac Mini as my main computer, while allowing my IBM ThinkPad T40 with Windows XP Professional and my iPod Touch access the internet through it. The T40 uses a program call IBM Access Connections to configure wireless networks, and it works fine for unsecured networks. I cannot for my life get this to connect to password protected networks even though I type in the password. The iPod Touch conveniently and easily can connect to protected wireless networks. I used to live in rural Connecticut where open wireless was not an issue, but living in the Greater New York City area, I don't want every Tom, Dick and Harry riding my open wireless internet.
Just inquiring if anyone has had success with internet sharing and if what I'm attempting to do is possible.
Sincerely,
chemistry_geek
I was wondering if anyone has had success getting internet sharing to work with Mac OS X and other devices. I did a search on the board and really couldn't find a definitive answer. My PowerMac G5 died, and recently bought a Mac Mini Core 2 Duo with 4GB RAM. The Mac Mini is directly connected to the cable modem and I've been trying to enable internet sharing through AirPort. I already have a wireless router which I don't want to use - I'll explain later why I don't want to use it. What I want to do is use the Mac Mini as my main computer, while allowing my IBM ThinkPad T40 with Windows XP Professional and my iPod Touch access the internet through it. The T40 uses a program call IBM Access Connections to configure wireless networks, and it works fine for unsecured networks. I cannot for my life get this to connect to password protected networks even though I type in the password. The iPod Touch conveniently and easily can connect to protected wireless networks. I used to live in rural Connecticut where open wireless was not an issue, but living in the Greater New York City area, I don't want every Tom, Dick and Harry riding my open wireless internet.
Just inquiring if anyone has had success with internet sharing and if what I'm attempting to do is possible.
Sincerely,
chemistry_geek