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Hotspot Connection for Laptop not Working?
I have a Dell XPS 8500 running Win7 64bit with Comcast.net Internet Connection. I have a Dell E1505 Laptop. I normally connect my Laptop to the Internet via Dell HotSpot feature. Have worked fine for a long time, but today, the Laptop is not connecting. HotSpot is on, I go to Control Panel and look at Network Connection and my HotSpot is listed as running. But, the Laptop list HotSpot as the Internet connection, but then says "No Internet connection"! What could be the problem and how do I resolve it?
BTW - I do not have a Router, just the HotSpot connection on the Desktop for my Laptop.
Thanks for any insights.
gumboman
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February 13th, 2015 16:00
Gumboman,
I have seen HotSpot Station disappear, then reappear with a Windows Update.
HotSpot Station is not really needed. Try reading...
Using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) - Microsoft Windows Help
Set up a shared Internet connection using ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) - Microsoft Windows Help
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February 14th, 2015 12:00
Thanks for the reply! I am looking for a Wireless connection from my Desktop connection to my Laptop, not a Wired connection. The items you shared seem to be for wired connection. Any thoughts on setting up a wireless connection for my laptop thru my Desktop Internet connection?
Thanks
gumboman