My PC is connected to the Internet via an ADSL modem.  I'd like to be
able to share this Internet connection with one other device
(laptop).  I know that I can buy an ADSL Router to do this.  However,
the thought occurred to me that I might be able to do it with my
existing equipment plus some software.

I have a Bluetooth dongle on my PC, which I principally bought so that
I don't need a cable to connect my mobile.  The question is can I
share my ADSL Internet connection using Bluetooth to link between my
PC and the laptop?  Is there some software available that would enable
my existing modem to handle to simultaneous Internet connections.

Best regards,

Alex

tengallonhat@hotmail.co.uk wrote:
> My PC is connected to the Internet via an ADSL modem.  I'd like to be
> able to share this Internet connection with one other device
> (laptop).  I know that I can buy an ADSL Router to do this.  However,
> the thought occurred to me that I might be able to do it with my
> existing equipment plus some software.
> 
> I have a Bluetooth dongle on my PC, which I principally bought so that
> I don't need a cable to connect my mobile.  The question is can I
> share my ADSL Internet connection using Bluetooth to link between my
> PC and the laptop?  Is there some software available that would enable
> my existing modem to handle to simultaneous Internet connections.

I used to do something like this for a bluetooth'ed HP PDA thing.

Google "bluetooth PAN ICS"

One of the links is
<http://www.tweaks2k2.com/How_to/bluetooth_network.htm>

You really need the WIDCOMM bluetooth drivers for your dongle.

Nowadays, I'd just get a Wireless WiFi router, and take advantage of 
better security and builtin NAT/firewall.

If worried about the expense they sell for very little on eBay.

-- 
Adrian C

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It's not rocket science, you know...
"tengallonhat@hotmail.co.uk"  wrote in message 
news:5930cfac-4a23-4f87-a1f7-5fe7e14c05ea@40g2000prx.googlegroups.com...
> My PC is connected to the Internet via an ADSL modem.  I'd like to be
> able to share this Internet connection with one other device
> (laptop).  I know that I can buy an ADSL Router to do this.  However,
> the thought occurred to me that I might be able to do it with my
> existing equipment plus some software.
>
> I have a Bluetooth dongle on my PC, which I principally bought so that
> I don't need a cable to connect my mobile.  The question is can I
> share my ADSL Internet connection using Bluetooth to link between my
> PC and the laptop?  Is there some software available that would enable
> my existing modem to handle to simultaneous Internet connections.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Alex
>

Get the two talking with Bluetooth (browse files ect) then just BRIDGE the 
two networks...