How do I share internet connection

[blazerazor]

I have a pc getting wireless, I have 2 ethernet slots on my motherboard (dfi, giga actually) and I want to route one of the ethers to act like a regular feed to the internet so my lappy can connect. What do I do?, internet connection file sharing?

btw, im running xp pro.

 

[owensdj]

Yes you could set up Internet Connection Sharing on the machine with 2 Ethernet ports so it could share Internet access with other machines, but I wouldn't recommend it. It's a much better idea to just get a router for sharing Internet access. It's easier to set up plus you don't have to expose one of your machines directly to the Internet.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: blazerazor
I have a pc getting wireless, I have 2 ethernet slots on my motherboard (dfi, giga actually) and I want to route one of the ethers to act like a regular feed to the internet so my lappy can connect. What do I do?, internet connection file sharing?

I hope that you are Not planning to save on a Router coz you happan to have two $2 Network Card?

The pages below were written a while ago. Ignore the prices and the Hardware recommendations, stick to the principles.[/i]

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. What do I need for wireless Networking?
(Ignore the prices in the above link).

The whole thing should look like this.

http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg

:sun:

P.S. If you are on a DialUp, Sharing the Internet with DialUp Connection.