Windows internet connection sharing tutorial

Thanks a bunch, JG? It would be in the way of the external monitor. I got a congratulatory note in the mail signed Bill Gates. So I knew how to bridge devices, but didn't think of that. I had this too, eventually found I had to enable it via the command prompt.

If anyone has this issue, first uncheck the sharing you enabled in the first three steps and restart your pc otherwise this option still won't appear. I also had an entry just called 'wifi' - don't use this one, didn't work for me. It's actually pretty quick and easy once you've done it once. You may have to reenable if you reboot your pc. NOTE: I was setting up a pc which had an Ethernet internet access connection, then using its wifi for the new shared connection.

Not all wifi cards are suitable for the above, apparently. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.

I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Previous Next. User Moderator. Right-click the network adapter with an Internet connection Ethernet or wireless network adapter , then select Properties. Because there are several versions of Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

Log on as a member of the Administrators group to set up the Windows clients that will share the Internet connection. Click the General tab, click Obtain an IP address automatically , and then click Obtain DNS server address automatically if these options are not already selected.

You can use Dial-up Networking to connect to the Internet. However, Dial-up Networking typically has a lower bandwidth connection. This connection is not as useful when multiple computers share the connection. Additionally, Dial-up Networking is not persistent you have to manually dial up to make a connection and can cause initial delays when you connect to hosts on the Internet. Do not connect a hub directly to your DSL or cable modem.

If you do so, your internal network is vulnerable to other computers located on the Internet. If you do connect a computer directly to a DSL or cable modem, make sure that you turn off file and printer sharing to limit your vulnerability from the Internet.

However, when you do so, your network is prevented from sharing files and printers, which may be your primary reason for networking in the first place. Verify that firewall software or other Internet sharing software from third-party manufacturers has been removed. If not, ICS may not work or you may experience unexpected behavior. Pearson may provide personal information to a third party service provider on a restricted basis to provide marketing solely on behalf of Pearson or an affiliate or customer for whom Pearson is a service provider.

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This chapter is from the book. In This Chapter Connecting to wired networks and wireless networks Managing your network connections, using VPNs, and mapping network drives Diagnosing and repairing connection problems. NOTE The quick and easy way to disconnect from a wired network is to unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer.

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