how to setup XP as wifi router

i have a wired connection and a wireless card on xp dell laptop. how can i convert my laptop into a wifi router so that others can use my internet through wireless.

I have been following the instructions from Lifehacker

However i cannot share my local area connection it gives error stating that i have to set the connections to share and local area connections is not on that dropdown.

junkone

Posted 2011-01-06T15:57:23.177

Reputation: 135

Router would be the wrong term, "Internet connection sharing" would be. You can edit your post to rephrase the question. – Moab – 2011-01-06T17:15:19.163

Answers

I have been following the instructions under http://lifehacker.com/280002/turn-your-laptop-into-a-wireless-hot-spot

However i cannot share my local area connection it gives error stating that i have to set the connections to share and local area connections is not on that dropdown.

junkone

Posted 2011-01-06T15:57:23.177

Reputation: 135

here is the link for my local area connections. http://d.pr/RwXY

– junkone – 2011-01-07T02:47:09.680