internet connection sharing

[jsevilla]

is it possible to share an internet connection (cable) without using a cable/dsl router and just use a linksys 8port switch and let winxp pro's ics do the configuration?

 

[legend2b4]

No you carn't just plug your cable and your machines in to a switch ...

you can use windows internet sharing..

But a router is by far the better option

I am asuming that your cable connection is though a network card in your computer

you will need to add a new network card to that machine and link that card to your second machine with an x cable

then run Internet Sharing wiz

remember which NIC is Which

If all else fails, You can always try Kicking the daylights out of it, and getting a faster and better system... lol

 

[roban]

If you don't want to use a router use a 4 port hub and ICS

if it weren't for flashbacks I'd have no memory at all

 

[bcastner]

I think the answer legend and roban above were giving is: Yes it can be done. A hardware router would be preferred, but it can be done with the equipment you listed.

I strongly urge you to look at the Step-by-Step instructions found in the following links, and remember the third link to Troubleshooting:

Steve Winograd's XP ICS Step-by-Step

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/index.htm?image.x=51&image.y=18

Windows Help Net's XP ICS Step-by-Step Guide

http://www.windows-help.net/WindowsXP/howto-23.html

MS KB Troubleshooter for XP ICS

http://support.microsoft.com/common...et Connection Sharing&CDID=EN-US-KB&LCID=1033