Sharing Internet Access

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Connecting your Network to the Internet

You can let computers and devices connected to the Mediatek AP access the Internet, as shown in the diagram below. This is done by setting up a wireless connection between the Mediatek AP and an AP connected to the Internet.

NOTE: This feature is only available in Windows 7 and above.

Instructions

Follow these instructions to let a device such as PDA access your network and use your Internet connection.

1. Right-click on the Mediatek icon in the task bar in the bottom  right hand corner of your screen.

2. In the menu that appears, click "Switch to Client + AP Mode".

   

3. The following popup appears. In 'WAN Adapter Name', select the card you will use to access the Internet (or a network with Internet access). The adapter name given here is an example only, the name of your network card may differ.

   

4. To connect your computer to an AP (or wireless router) with an Internet connection, follow the instructions for Connecting to a Wireless Network. Once properly configured, your computer should have access to the Internet.
5. To set up a wireless network through which other devices access the Internet, click the 'AP' button .

   

6. The AP screen appears. In the 'SSID' field, type a name for your network. If required, type a security key and note this safely for use by devices joining your network. Click 'Apply'.

   

7. Connect a device such as PDA to your network using the settings applied in the AP screen. Open a browser on the device to test its connection to the Internet.

Troubleshooting

For further information on the screen used in this process, see the AP Configuration screen description.