Sharing a network connection

[Robert Marcus]

I am trying to share a dialup line between my XP and W98
computers. Since W98 does not have a sharing option, I am
trying to use XP. Under dialup connections' Properties,
there is an advanced tab that should have the sharing
option on it, but only Internet Connection Firewall
protection appears. Any help would be great.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I am trying to share a dialup line between my XP and W98
computers. Since W98 does not have a sharing option, I am
trying to use XP. Under dialup connections' Properties,
there is an advanced tab that should have the sharing
option on it, but only Internet Connection Firewall
protection appears. Any help would be great.

The Internet Connection Sharing option only appears when all of these
are true:

1. There are one or more connected, enabled Ethernet connections for
the home network (LAN). With more than one Ethernet connection, there
will be a box asking you to specify which one to use for the home
network.

2. The Internet Connection Firewall is disabled on the home network
connection(s).

3. The Internet connection isn't bridged.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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