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Does my PC have to be on to have laptop connect wirelessly?

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friday0164   07-27-2008 at 03:41:53 AM

Just wanted to know if the PC has to be on in order for my daughters laptop to connect.

Edit:C'mon guys...any ideas?


Message edited by friday0164 on 07-27-2008 at 07:29:19 AM
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fihart   07-27-2008 at 10:24:38 AM
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Only if you are using Internet Connection Sharing (which usually involves connecting the first computer to the router/modem and then connecting a second computer to the first by ethernet cable.

Assuming you have a router, the two computers are independent of each other.

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