Home network -sharing with um150-service from Alltel

nightingayle · EVDO Newbie Joined: 22 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

ok, I'm at my wit's end. Here is what I have and what I need to do:
(I live in the country and only other choices are dial-up or sattelite)
1. older desktop (have usb adapter)--cannot be left on all the time because it overheats--currently connected to internet thru dial-up
2. new laptop connected to internet with usb um150 starcom -service with Alltel
3. new ipod touch with internet capabilities
4. linksys wireless router

What I would like to do:
1. set up a home network--sharing files and printer and internet (thru Alltel)
2. connect ipod to internet

I tried ICS but couldn't make it work. I am a newbie to wireless and don't really know what questions to ask. Help Sad

Jim_in_VA · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:26 am Post subject:

If you do not have a EVDO router and want to use your existing Linksys then ICS is the only other option. Using your laptop as the host, try setting it up with these directions, courtesy of Cisco:

Alternativly, check here: http://evdotips.blogspot.com/search/label/Using%20ICS%20with%20a%20wireless%20router for a step-by-step
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Alex · Site Admin Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 1945

Jim_in_VA · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:35 am Post subject:

Alex,

I do not believe they will provide support other than a installation guide as I posted above. In my opinion they would defer to Microsoft any ICS software issues.
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Alex · Site Admin Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 1945

Jim_in_VA · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:49 am Post subject:

I've never dealt with MS on a personal "live-person" level. I believe they would only go as far as using their Knowledge Base and forum community, considering the myriad of router manufacturers.

Their support, in my opinion, stops at the Ethernet port.
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