PROJECT: Internet Connection Sharing Point
Processor: Pentium-266 or above
RAM: 64MB or above
Hard drive: 5GB or above
Operating system: Windows 98 SE or above
Network card required? Yes
Other required add-ins: Modem, second network card, or USB port
1. Install the modem or network card(s). If you use a dial-up Internet connection, you'll have to install a modem. If you use a broadband connection, you'll need a network card to connect to your local network (see " Common Preparatory Tasks," Step 3). And you'll need a second network card for the cable or DSL modem, unless you have a USB broadband modem.
2. Install Internet Connection Sharing. In 98 or Me, open Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel, and select the Windows Setup tab. Double-click Internet Tools (98) or Communications (Me). Check Internet Connection Sharing, click OK, and run Internet Connection Sharing Wizard or Home Networking Wizard. In 2000 or XP, right-click My Network Places, pick Properties, right-click the broadband modem connection, and select Properties. In 2000, click the Sharing tab, and check Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. In XP, click the Advanced tab, and select Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection.
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