The function of connection sharing internet the is integrated with Windows XP. Its use is identical to that of Windows 2000 and just as easy to configure.
ICS for Allows multiple computers connected in network The of Local connection share the same Internet Do not be intimidated by the length of this article, several sections cover situations alternatives for different situations. Reading stage in the order you will pass your ICS setup the first time, provided that the hardware of he the need is already installed and functional. This should take approximately 20 minutes.
The following are required to run ICS:
- Two computers or more.
- A functional Ethernet card installed in each computer. Refer to the documentation accompanying your Ethernet card for the installation and setup of appropriate drivers
- If you share a connection ADSL Cable modem or Ethernet, the computer providing the Internet connection must be equipped with two Ethernet cards. (Note that Microsoft, of course, is silent on this.)
- Your network The of Must be wired correctly, ie. Wiring 10Base-T or 100Base-T patch cables and category-5 hub Ethernet If you have only two computers, the hub Ethernet is not necessary, use a crossover cable of Category 5.
- One of the computers must have an Internet connection Dial-Up properly configured or a broadband connection like ADSL, cable modem or T1.
- The computer with Internet connection is rolling a version supporting Windows ICS.
- There is no minimum speed requirement, but it should be understood that the bandwidth of a connection is distributed among all its customers. Thus, if two users download files simultaneously (worst case), the original speed of the connection will be divided into two, and so forth.
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