Sharing Cable Modem Connection

Yes, but!

There are 2 basic ways to set up this sharing.

If the XP PC connects to the cable modem using a NIC and a CAT 5 cable, I recommend installing a cable router between the PC and the cable modem.

Then you can connect your other PCs directly to the router as individual clients with very little setup required.

If the cable modem connects to the PC using a USB connection, you need to set up Internet Connection Sharing on the XP box.

You will need a NIC in the XP box.
You can connect both PCs either with a crossover cable, or using a switch or hub.
(I vote for the switch as it will be easier to add more computers later that way.)

After you install ICS on the XP box, you can create a ICS client setup floppy.
You take the floppy to the W98 box and set it up as a client for ICS.

Remember, both PCs need to have the same workgroup name, and unique computer names.

For further information, check out the ICS tutorials at www.wown.com

Also, with a broadband connection, I recommend installing a software firewall on BOTH PCs.

Chas

Purchase a Linksys BEFSR41 EtherFast? Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch. Under $50.00

http://tinyurl.com/tr7u

Both computers will plug in to the built in switch. Both computers will surf and be able to share files.

Good Luck Lee