Thread: How do I connect my wifi laptop to a bridged BSNL connection ?

Hi,
Just a quick clarification.
I use the ITI DNA A211 I BSNL router with wifi facility.
My PC is connected to it in bridged mode. (through ethernet cable)
Now, I would like to connect my laptop. Once wifi is put on, the network is being detected and a secure connection is made without any problem. However, browsing on the laptop is not being possible.
I suspect that it is because I have a bridged connection and not a PPPoe.
The wifi on laptop works fine when in PPPoe mode.

Question is how do I get my wifi laptop connected to the router when my PC is still connected to the router in bridge mode ?

Thanks !

If not in PPPoE, you need to set one system as server and other as client and use " internet connection sharing ". ie, your desktop need to be always ON to get internet on your laptop.

Hi Dilip, thanks for responding.

Yes, Im fine with such a setup. Would you pls guide me with the steps for the same?
And is it that, the speed of the connection will be decreased due to the connection sharing ?

You need to get a USB dongle or wifi card for your PC. Configure your desktop in Bridge mode, install connectify (needs Windows 7 Home or higher). This will make your desktop into a wifi hotspot. Now you can use your laptop to access this hotspot.

Some additional info:

I have openDNS servers configured under TCP/IP properties of both the LAN and the dial-up connection in my PC. (for the bridge mode)
Also, under TCP/IP properties of the LAN, I use the ip address 192.168.1.2 with the 192.168.1.1 as the default gateway.

Originally Posted by meetdilip

You need to get a USB dongle or wifi card for your PC. Configure your desktop in Bridge mode, install connectify (needs Windows 7 Home or higher). This will make your desktop into a wifi hotspot. Now you can use your laptop to access this hotspot.

This seems to be a simple and easier way for connection sharing!
Unfortunately, I'm using windows xp. How do I go about it then ? Guess there is a more procedural way where-in u enable connection sharing and all that.. right ?

ITI DNA A211 I BSNL router
Question is how do I get my wifi laptop connected to the router when my PC is still connected to the router in bridge mode ?

Try this . Select "MER"instead of "bridged"
Suggested for Reliance BB , where you have to use "dialer" Mode "only. ( @glass),
Also for Wimax.

Hi,
Never used this setting before.. so can u guide me with the values that I need to enter in the router page?
For eg, Im being shown the below attached screen to begin with..

Also, isn't there a way I can share the connection using windows internet connection sharing wizard ?

Delete the screenshot . Blank page.
Wait....
I had changed to "MER"
In PPP/PPPoE Earlier
seems to work. Did not switch off sytem. No dialer installed.
y laptop in WIFI mode .
Para two:

In WAN page Select
EDIT for link 0_35
Uncheck "bridged" select "MER"
Next
Obtain IP address automatically
SAVE Reboot.

Feedback.

I have a question before I proceed.
Is MER similar to PPPoe?
Meaning.. I "do not" want my PC to be always connected to internet. I want the PC to use the internet only after "I dial a connection manually"

With such a setting, is it possible to connect my laptop using wifi ?

Try what is suggested and get practical feedback.
Worst case scenerio, you will lose internet connection
.
Reset the modem and restore "bridged"