How do I connect the proxmox server to the internet without access to the router?

[Dzonzi]

Hello,
I am a newbie. I have just started my Proxmox server on Firebat T8 Plus and connected it to my PC via Ethernet. The PC has access to the internet via wifi. I do not have access to the router as I am not at home at the moment. I just wanted to test and learn proxmox, launch Home Assistant etc. I got stuck at the step where I need to do an apt update because the minipc has no internet connection. Is there any way to make it work? I mean, can I share internet connection between my PC and minipc?

Thanks

 

[_gabriel]

Easier is Wi-Fi to RJ45 adapter :

Thread 'Proxmox Server via Wifi - List of Wifi Bridge Adapters which work with Proxmox'

Jan 23, 2025

There is a very pessimistic statement at https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/WLAN :

• Wi-Fi adapters can only be used as Linux bridge interface through workarounds, as most Access Points (APs) will reject frames that have a source address that didn’t authenticate with the AP.

I also read several discussions on this, that proxmox via Wifi won't be a good idea.

Hereby, i'd like to compile/share a list of wifi range extenders which i have successfully (but not thorougly/long term) tested (yet) , whith those i have been able to hook up a proxmox server via wifi and where i could...

• RolandK
• Replies: 2
• Forum: Proxmox VE: Installation and configuration

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[Dzonzi]

No other options without hardware?

 

[UdoB]

Proxmox server on Firebat T8 Plus and connected it to my PC via Ethernet. The PC has access to the internet via wifi.

You need to convince the laptop PC to act as a router for your PVE.

While I know that this works I can not tell you the details. Search for "Internet connection sharing" or "enable routing" for the Operating System you are using on the laptop PC ...

 

[Dzonzi]

Thank you @UdoB it works!