In order to associate more than two computers using a wireless network bridge you will first need to setup an adapter in each of the computers and after this run a Cat5 cable to associate them all to a hub or a switch. The computer you plan to use for bridging will have two types of adapters inserted in his mainboard: a general Lan adapter that you should've already put in, and a wireless network adapter that will help by manufacture a connection to the Wap or wireless way point.
Now, let us take this whole process step by step. After you have installed and linked the network adapters go to the computer you intend using for bridging and open operate Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Remember that in order to generate a wireless network bridge you shall need at least 2 connections that do not use to dissimilar processes. These processes are Icf (internet firewall) and the Ics (internet sharing).
Wireless Network Bridge Windows 7
Now you should be in the Network Connections folder and you must be finding a bunch of connections. Well, each of these connections is in fact each of your network cards - one for the wireless one and one for the wired one. Now go open the connection for the wireless adapter and go to the details pane. You will see that it is working perfectly. Now it is recommended for you to check the Ethernet connection as well, and it should be working just fine as well. Now, all you have to do is click both connections at the same time (this is done by retention the operate key and selecting each connection), then right click on any of the connections and adopt the Bridge Connections submenu. After the computer has done configuring the bridge connection, you will see a Network connection window.
Ics and Icf
I have mentioned somewhere above that, in order to have a bridge connection you have to adopt only those connections that are not being used by Ics and Icf. I might have mentioned as well that Ics stands for internet connection sharing and Icf for internet connection firewall. Of course, you may need Ics or Icf in some cases. No matter the reason, you will first need a third adapter. In other words, if you in fact need Ics of Icf you will have to run to the local computer hardware store and get yourself a new adapter card. However, even with three adapters the task is rather tricky because in order to make bridge this way (by wanting to enable either Ics or Icf or both) you will have to bridge before enabling any of them. Read more at http://www.howtosetupwirelessnetwork.com
You can always use the setup wizard for these tasks but the order is imperative. First use the setup wizard to generate the bridge and then to enable Ics or Icf. Now the wizard will look for an Internet connection and will try to configure Icf and last, if you wish, bridge more network cards that are linked to your network.
Wireless Network Bridge Setup and Microsoft Windows Xp