Internet Connection Sharing

[Sitara Lal]

If I am trying to set up Internet Connection Sharing between two PCs (with
the master running XP Pro and the slave running XP Home), can I simply
connect the two PCs physically with a LAN cable (RJ-10 or RJ-35) and
establish connection on the master with a USB (or wireless) modem and hope
to get internet connectivity on the slave?

What steps do I need to carry out to achieve this?

Essentially, I am getting my internet connection through a cell phone and
need to share this single connection over two different PCs in the same
room. What do I need to do for this?

Thanks for explaining the steps in a way that even a dummkopf like me can
follow!

Sitara

 

[peter]

here is website where you can look up how to
http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp
I am not sure if they show cell phone internet connection but your cell
phone provider should have that info....thats why you are paying the big
bucks for that
peter

 

[Guest]

Post this in a Networking forum and research networking on the Internet.
Start here: http://www.practicallynetworked.com/

 

[Guest]

You can't use a straight network cable between just two computers (no
router/switch/hub), you have to use a crossover cable. One end is 568A and
the other is 568B.

Here is a decent link on making your own cable.
http://www.duxcw.com/digest/Howto/network/cable/cable5.htm

 

[Sitara Lal]

Would it be possible to network two PCs (for the purpose of Internet
Connection Sharing) if they both come equipped with Intel Centrino Wireless
modems? However, the Internet connection is coming from a cell phone via an
USB connector.

Thanks for your expert advice


SL