Internet Sharing

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Hi everyone,
I wish to shre my broadband connection with my partner's computer.

I wish to plug an Ethernet cable from my computer to my partner's, then
connect my computer to the net via usb.

I already have this set up and my computer can access the net, but just
need to configure the other computer to aswell but i dont have a clue what to
do :-(

All help welcome, thanks!
 
Alex said:
Hi everyone,
I wish to shre my broadband connection with my partner's computer.

I wish to plug an Ethernet cable from my computer to my partner's, then
connect my computer to the net via usb.

I already have this set up and my computer can access the net, but just
need to configure the other computer to aswell but i dont have a clue what to
do :-(

All help welcome, thanks!
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Run the Network Setup Wizard (in Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Communications) on your computer. Select the connection method "This
computer connects directly to the Internet. The other computers on my
network connect to the Internet through this computer." Then, follow
the remaining prompts and complete the Wizard.

Then, run the Network Setup Wizard on your partner's computer. If the
Wizard detects your computer's shared Internet connection, tell it to
use that. Otherwise, select the connection method "This computer
connects to the Internet through a residential gateway or through
another computer on my network." Then, follow the remaining prompts
and complete the Wizard.
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Hi everyone,
I wish to shre my broadband connection with my partner's computer.

I wish to plug an Ethernet cable from my computer to my partner's, then
connect my computer to the net via usb.

I already have this set up and my computer can access the net, but just
need to configure the other computer to aswell but i dont have a clue what to
do :-(

All help welcome, thanks!
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Alex,

Are both computers running Windows XP? If so, the Network Setup Wizard should
be able to sort you out.

Run the NSW on your computer, and select
This computer connects directly to the Internet. The other computers on my
network connect to the Internet through this computer.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-network-setup-wizard-in-windows.html#ICSHost>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-network-setup-wizard-in-windows.html#ICSHost

The run the NSW on your partner's, and select
This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or
through a residential gateway.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-network-setup-wizard-in-windows.html#NATClient>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/using-network-setup-wizard-in-windows.html#NATClient
 
Yeah, both computers are running xp, but i am still totally clueless, plz
help, thanks
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OK, read my article, please, and run the Network Setup Wizard on each computer.
 
What is missing is the cable between the 2 compters needs to be a x-over
cable. Ethernet uses pin pars 1/6 and 2/3. A x-over simply makes the 1/6
pair go to the 2/3 pins on the other side of the cable (and 2/3 to 1/6). No
switch/hub required.

A router would be easier though...

Jeff
 
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