Internet Sharing??

May 3, 2010 7:01am CST
Hey guys! I have a internet connection and want to share this internet connection with another computer. Can any one guide me comprehensively how can i share the internet connection with another computer. . . Waiting for Replies!!!!
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@maikeruk (405)
• Germany
3 May 10
how you get the internet? with a box that is connected to your computer using a usb or a network cable so for the different scenarios you can do this if your computer is connected to the internet directly and the internet is distributed with a box and connected by a network cable, get a router most of them only need to plug the cable in the wan port and all the computers that connect to that router that you put between the internet box and your computer can distribute the internet to as many computer as 254 scenario 2 your computer is connected to the internet box with a usb cable (the one that is similar for the printer) the process for windows xp is http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126 the process for windows vista and 7 www.windowsreference.com/windows-vista/step-by-step-internet-connection-sharing-ics-setup-in-vista for linux www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/sharing.htm the requeriment are posted there too, you might only need an extra network card to share the internet to the others
3 May 10
I am using a network cable. . . what are switches? and can they be used for internet sharing?
3 May 10
What is the difference between routers and switches? I tink routers are a bit expensive!!!! Also what about HUB? Is this another thing for internet sharing? which one is cheapest? Thanks
@maikeruk (405)
• Germany
3 May 10
yup is another box similar to the internet box with many other ports where you can connect more computers http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/232 with that website you can have more references
• Philippines
4 May 10
first thing you must have is a router or hub to connect 2 or more pc together.for cheaper hardware it is advisable to pick 8port hub bec. it is much cheaper in price.2nd thing you must have a utp straight cable depending on how far the other computer is. steps for connecting 2 computer 1.connect the utp cable of your modem/router from your isp directly to any port on the hub 2.connect the 2 utp cables on each computer directly to the hub and thats it your done hope this can help you..
4 May 10
Thanks for reply. . . Now things are getting clear to me. . . Looks like its better to use router to avoid complications. . .
• India
3 May 10
Hi, It is actually quite easy if you are using windows Xp. Here, read this article carefully and do accordingly, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126 Hope that was helpful. Thanks God bless you
• Philippines
3 May 10
It's simple just use router to share your internet connection put your internet line in wan port of the router and the network computers to the lan port of the router.. Good day.. Happy myloting.. Hope it helps
@Welll84 (31)
• Malaysia
3 May 10
Which OS that u use for the sharing and what kind of internet connection u using for the sharing...
3 May 10
Window XP. . and obviously broadband connection
• United States
3 May 10
Yes i have a link that i will send you later. im at work now but its pretty easy to setup depending on ur operating system.