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Win XP question - Internet connection sharing?

I am in Tokyo (unlucky enough to move here recently) and I am using Flets internet service. Basically I can use only one computer, which connects to the Flets network using a PPOE connection. The Flets modem has only 1 network jack.

I would like to share my Windows Xp desktop with another windows desktop. I have only 1 network card. Any easy way to do this?

Buy a 2nd network card and share that way?

Need help!
HappyT

willettmeister

Here is the MS article.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126

JocelynG

Hi TheHappyTech,

The short answer is yes you'll need a 2nd network card on the host pc to link to the 2nd pc.

The other option is to get an inexpensive router to get the Flets modem to connect to, probably will give you less headaches than setting up ICS.

Thanks,

Joce

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sarabande

you should check whether the mainboard of your computers hasn't a built-in network chip already. in my opinion all mainboards younger than ten years would have it, some even have two.

Sara

TheGreatEye OfSauron

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Ok, I will go out and get a 2nd nic or USB-to- Nic device.

Thank you everyone, really appreciate it. Dont really want to go outside... but it cant be helped.

HappyT

TheGreatEye OfSauron

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The 2nd Nic was the easiest way to do it.

Thank you everyone!