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hey,
i have a desktop pc witha adsl modem(usb) connected to it,i got a new laptop now i want to share my internet connection with my pc n laptop..
ihave an onboard LAN card on my desktop pc...
i think i should connect the two pcs with cross cable...aite
bt wot r the steps pls...
ty

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connect the 2 pc's with a crossover cable and enable ICS (internet connection sharing) on the desktop. then set the laptop so that it's gateway is through the desktop

problem solved

------------------------------ Laptop: 1.6Ghz Pentium M,1GB DDR2 RAM,15.4 inch scren,60GB HD,Win XP pro

desktop: 3.4Ghz P4 HT,2GB DDR 400, 180 total HD,ATI X1650 pro, 19 inch LCD, logitech X540 5.1 surround sound
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overclockingrocks wrote :

connect the 2 pc's with a crossover cable and enable ICS (internet connection sharing) on the desktop. then set the laptop so that it's gateway is through the desktop

problem solved


hey thanx....
i did the same thing but the prob was with the crosscable i made hehehe...
thanks a lot anyway.....
itworks finally
:)

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