BT OPENZONE

So I'm trying to extend the Openzone I subscribe to. I bought a TP Link access point and have tried using it as an extender with no success. also tried as access point using ICS via my laptop. This was odd, I could traceroute through the internet but devices still couldn't connect? I'm stuck and cannot find similar problems on the forums. Any pointers would be good........TIA

Hello,
Presumably your Laptop is connected to BTOpenZone and has a 10.something address and you want to use the Laptop Internet connection to connect another PC that's not able to receive BTOpenZone to the Internet, hence trying ICS. 
I haven't a clue about Windows but this link should help you..
click here !!
Cheers..

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