How Do You Set Up Internet Connection Sharing In Windows XP?
Internet connection sharing in Windows XP is a simple way to allow all networked computers in your home to connect to the Web at the same time. It allows you to avoid the cost of having a separate modem for each computer, and can be configured to allow other computers online only when the main computer is connected, or will allow the other computers to connect when needed. The only drawback to using Internet connection sharing is that the host computer must be up and running for the other computers on the network to connect. Make sure the modem is installed and working on the XP computer you wish to serve as host to the other computers on the network. Set-up the connection to the Internet and make sure you can surf the Web before enabling Internet connection sharing. Click on your “Start” menu button and then on “Connect to.” When the next screen comes up, click on “Show all connections.” Right-click on the icon for the connection you use to connect to the Internet. A new window will p
