Obi100 and wifi

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kwami:
I've been using an Obi100 for several years, but now have wifi only.  I'd like to plug the Obi into an ethernet port in my computer:  I won't be here long enough for it to be worthwhile to buy more equipment.  My PC runs Win XP and has a wifi antenna plugged into a USB port.  Is it possible to connect the Obi through my computer? 

Thanks!

Rick:
Nope.

Edit: I'm very surprised this work with ICS.  Never thought it would.  I'd also be surprised if the OP can successfully set it up to work consistently with computers and ports sleeping, but perhaps I will be surprised.

Of course, you can make calls out on GV without a phone, and you can receive calls to your PC, so if you have a PC on to make this work do you really need an OBi and a phone?

Shale:
Read up on "connection sharing" for Windows XP. This is not an OBi thing. It is a Windows thing.

I have never implemented it myself. Find a Windows group if you have questions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K-DrCIXHwA
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126

I don't know if you need XP Professional or what. You will need to search.

This may or may not work for you.

hwittenb:
I just tested it with my WinXP laptop.  It has built-in wifi, not a usb dongle, but I wouldn't think that is a significant difference. 

If your WinXP system gets the internet thru wifi, and you setup the system with internet connection sharing as outlined here
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126
I can cable my OBi to the computer's ethernet port and make calls OK.  I didn't test receiving calls.  The XP system gives the OBi an ip address on its local network.

TrapDoor:
On your XP machine, go to network connections and create a bridge between your WiFi and ethernet connections. Next plug your Obi adapter into the ethernet port and you should be good to go. This assumes your WiFi is connected to an access point somewhere.

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