MacBook Pro as a router

My AirPort base station seems to have gone on the fritz.
Right now I'm using my MBP to broadcast my wireless signal.
Is there any way to keep the MBP sending out a signal while it's in closed clamshell?

There are inexpensive wireless routers. D-Link makes several that are under $80 street price like the DI-524 and DI-624. You certainly don't need the price of a Time Capsule to install a router, which you should do anyway.

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    How to Use a MacBook Pro as an Xbox 360 Internet Hub v.01
    This guide is copyright 2006 Jonathan Ferguson.
    If you would like to host it, email me at the address below.
    All trademarks are copyright their respective owners.
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    Login:
    Pass: admin
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    Gateway: This is the IP address of the Ethernet Adapter (NOT the address of your router)
    DNS: These are the DNS numbers you got from your router.
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    I'll update this as I see fit, and feel free to email me at: [email protected] to add/correct/contribute.

    Well that's nice and all, but why not just spend the 50 bucks on a router? Also, why do you need a crossover cable? Modern operating systems do not require crossovers anymore.
    ~David

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    Recently BOTH my MacBook Pros (2010) have consistently failed to find my wireless router.  This is a new problem and applies to both laptops - but not necessarily at the same time
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  • Macbook Pro & Talk Talk DSL-3680 router

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