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2 computers 1 dial up connection

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masterchicker

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Mar 10, 2004
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How do you make two desktop computers share 1 dial up internet connection?
 
It can be done with ICF (Internet Connection Sharing), but if you read the license at your ISP, it will tell you this is grounds to disconnect you.
 
Masterchicker, first thing is to network the computers obtain a kit unless your comps already have ethernet cards.
Once you have done that you set up the computer with the internet connection as the "gateway computer" then post back with stuff like "Done all you said still cant get this to work" LOL

Thomas
 
Connect both computers:
Two ethernet cards (check if your PC's don't already have ethernet built in) then link directly with Cat5 crossover cable.
Windows XP?
Use network wizard and a spare floppy disc to setup a "Home or small office network"

Start/my network places/setup a home or small office network.
Follow the onscreen instuctions.
Remember one PC connects directly to the internet where as the other will connect through the network.
Martin

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