How do I share a modem/internet connection

[Guest_imported]

I have connected 2 win'95 computers and would like to share a modem for both, how should I go about that?.

 

[rfeenie]

i think you need to have windows 98 v.2 on at least one PC before you can share your internet connection. [sig][/sig]

 

[Nostradamus]

visit

http://www.tucows.com

and download the proxy program Wingate.
Another program which is great is Sygate. That program works like a router instead of a proxy. I used it when I had my cable-modem and shared the connection with my roomate. I think you can use it for your purpose as well.
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[hnd]

Ref: Wingate

Wingate is an excellent product,because as a proxy server it provides some security features against hackers but please consider Wingate is not freeware The downloaded software is a demorelease with limited expiration time.

If you have a ISDN-Connection you may think about Fritz-Ken Software too.

But nevertheless if you are connecting to internet i recommend an OS Upgrade to Windows98 SE or - what would be better because of security considerations - Windows NT or 2000. [sig]<p>hnd<br><a href=mailto:hasso55@yahoo.com>hasso55@yahoo.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br> [/sig]

 

[Royt]

There is a old version of Wingate which is free, at least for non-commercial use, and can be downloaded from the wingate site. There is no support.

I agree with hnd, you would be better changing to WIN98SE or later. You can then use Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing which is extremely easy to setup and works a treat. You can share with a Win95 client but the modem pc must be WIN98SE or later.

Regards

Roy Thomas

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[nickbrice]

I have used a programme called SAPS by Spartacom that works well for sharing modems, but has no security. Spartacom has a demo version that you could probably use (I think

http://www.spartacom.com)

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