Internet through LAN

[jim1976]

I have a LAN with 2 pcs connected.Both are using XP pro and I want to use one modem, and be able to connect in internet with both pcs.
Is anybody familiar with this procedure?
Thankz in advance

 

[JustAnAverageGuy]

Yes, it's called ICS (Internet connection Sharing)

click on your modem, go to properties, and go to the advanced tab, there should be a few options for it including allowing other computers to initiate the connection.

 

[splice]

you could also get an external 9pin serial modem and a router that supports fallover dialup. Compex NP16A comes to mind.

 

[Warthog912]

Originally posted by: jim1976
I have a LAN with 2 pcs connected.Both are using XP pro and I want to use one modem, and be able to connect in internet with both pcs.
Is anybody familiar with this procedure?
Thankz in advance

Your kidding right?

well if you are serious, go the the "networking" forum, they'll know-

I would explain it, but I'd miss a detail or two-

 

[Dman877]

FYI, shared connections on a modem are EXTREMELY slow, much more then just a regular dial-up. That was my experience anyway.

 

[crip11]

I do it via a crossover cable and i get same speed on both PC's

 

[Nab]

Originally posted by: jim1976
I have a LAN with 2 pcs connected.Both are using XP pro and I want to use one modem, and be able to connect in internet with both pcs.
Is anybody familiar with this procedure?
Thankz in advance

I currently have that same setup (2x winXP connected to router sharing internet with modem), and it is extremely slow. I mainly use it to run aim on two different comps in two different rooms.

Here's the website that help me out in setting it up:

http://www.ezlan.net/DialUp.html

here is a simple way of file sharing:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm

if you have any questions pm/aim/msn me. good luck.

 

[jim1976]

Thanks for the info. I am familiar with the speed problem, but you see my friend can't afford a second modem...
He said that he has followed the procedure "JustAnAverageGuy" mentions before, but he had some problems.
I'll check it out myself and if I have problems doing it , I'll give feedback. Thanks again