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by dmiles
Setting Up a Network with Internet Connect Sharing
Your ICS network is a type of local area network that relies on a single computer called a gateway, through which all other computers and TCP/IP-capable devices connect to the Internet.
The hardware and software needed to set up a home network includes:
A primary computer, called a gateway, that provides network connectivity to the Internet. This computer must be running Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, or Windows Me with Internet Connection Sharing enabled.
One or more computers running Windows 95, Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or other TCP-IP enabled client software.
Devices that are capable of connecting to the Internet.
A network connection device for each computer.
Cabling and hubs, depending on the type of connection devices you use.
A single modem (or an ISDN or ADSL line) for the entire network.
Internet browser software and TCP/IP drivers installed on each device that shares the connection.
You can enable Internet Connection Sharing by using the Add/Remove Programs tool in Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me:
Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.
On the Windows Setup tab, double-click Internet Tools.
Click to select the Internet Connection Sharing check box, and then click OK.
Click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen to run the Internet Connection Sharing wizard.
by dmiles
If your ICS host is running Windows Me, just follow these steps:
1. Double click My Network Places, then double click Home Networking Wizard. The wizard will guide you through setting up Home Networking, which you can use to share an Internet connection among the computers in your home.
2. Click Next, then check I want to edit my Home Networking settings on this computer check box, then click Next.
3. Check Yes, this computer uses the following: check box, then check A direct connection to my ISP, using the following device: check box, select a device that is being connected to Internet, and then click Next.
4. Check Yes check box, then select wireless adapter as the device that connects this computer to your home network, click Next.
5. Verify computer and workgroup name, then click Next.
6. Click Next to skip share files and printers.
7. Check No, do not create a Home Networking Setup disk check box, then click Next.
8. Click Finish to complete wizard.
Note: You don't need to create a disk for Internet Connection Sharing Client, just follow Step 4 to configure PC to be ICS client.
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