[OJ]

I have an iBook running Jaguar that I wanted to use as a software base station so that a PC laptop running win98 can get on the net through its Orinoco wireless PC card. The PC is able to see the network I created fine with excellent signal strength however I can't seem to get on the internet with it. I'm using a cable modem for my internet connection with DHCP. Also using 40-bit encryption (I don't think 128-bit works with PCs). Anyways I was hoping to see if I overlooked something or if anyone can help me out or show me where to go thanks.

-O.J.

[ghporter]

I run 128 bit encryption with two PC laptops-it works fine. What's probably happening is that you're not using connection sharing properly on your iBook, and the cable modem will not provide an address to more than one computer. You need to configure your iBook to not only wirelessly network, but to "share an Internet connection" so that the modem sees only one computer.

Here's a good link to Apple's Knowledge Base about Internet Connection Sharing.

Your PC must be set to "obtain an IP address automatically" for the basic sharing to work, but that's not a big problem to set up.

[OJ]

Thanks for the reply. What do you mean by "not properly sharing my internet connection"? What else do I need to do after going to System Preferences->Sharing and clicking on Internet and then clicking Start to start sharing my internet connection with the "Share your internet connection with Airport-equipped computers"? The PC laptop gets its IP via DHCP but can't seem to pull an IP or ping anything though it can see my iBook as an access point just fine. Any help is appreciated.

-O.J.