Thread: Easy Internet connection sharing with firestarter.

so wanted hook windows laptop internet way:


internet -> wireless (wlan0) -> linux desktop -> wired (eth0) -> windows laptop

, found guide

wanted use easier way. found after effort, thought i'd post how did it.

first install firestarter

code:

sudo apt-get install firestarter

then give wired connection ip

code:

sudo ifconfig eth0 address 192.168.1.1

(i did because firestarter give me error eth0 not being ready)

(i choose 192.168.1.1 because going use 192.168.0.1, when did couldn't use internet, cause: modem 192.168.0.1, solution: use else)

run firestarter

code:

sudo firestarter

run wizard. first choose wlan0 , dhcp. click next choose eth0. next. save.

set laptop.
(connect either crossover cable or connect desktop , laptop switch)
in windows go network connection properties.
under tcp/ip properties set manual.
ip of 196.168.1.2
gateway of 192.168.1.1
mask of 255.255.255
dns primary of 208.67.222.222
secondary of 208.67.220.220


, should set up.
comments welcome.

i found had assign ip eth0 using:

code:

 sudo ifconfig eth0 192.168.1.1

that got rid of error saying eth0 not ready. more general error.

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