Bridging Internet Connections

Windows provides the capability to connect or bridge two different network types through software. This can eliminate the need to buy a hardware device to connect two disparate networks. To bridge multiple network connections:

1. Open Window's Control Panel, click Network and Sharing Center and click Change adapter settings:

2. Select the adapters that you want to bridge using one of two methods:

1. Left click and and circle the two network connections
2. Hold the "Ctrl" key on keyboard and click on both network connections

3. Right click on one of the highlighted network connections, select the "Bridge connections" option.