Tony,
Thank you for your suggestion. You implicitly suggest peer-to-peer, which
isn't what I am seeking (was I not clear enough?). I want the two computers
(and soon more) to share the same connection; my primary computer will be
the mediator between my LAN and the rest of the world.

Again, thanks.

Regards,
Dave Braden

"Tony" <ttiger@lineone.net> wrote in message
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> "David J. Braden" <dbraden@nomail.invalid> wrote in message
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>> Thanks for the interest, MD.
>> PC1, running XP Pro, connected to the Internet through a so-called
>> gateway (modem+router). PC2, running XP Home, is connected to a second
>> card on PC1 through a switch (more computers to be added later). I'm
>> trying to get the two computers sharing the Internet connection, and am
>> having a devil of a time doing so.
>>
>> Many TIA.
>> DaveB
>>
>> "MadDog" <MadDog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>>> How are you connecting these computers together ?? Router, Hub,
>>> wireless ??
>>> What type of internet connection do you have ?? How is it connected
>>> ??
>>>
>>> MD
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "David J. Braden" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>> I'm trying to get two PCs networked, one to share a connection with the
>>>> other (it has two LAN cards). I have been able to get these computers
>>>> to
>>>> recognize each other, but the client couldn't get to the Internet.
>>>>
>>>> Is this possibly because ICS isn't evidently installed for either
>>>> computer?
>>>> I don't see it among the services, and yet I see reference to it in "XP
>>>> Inside Out". What can I do, please.
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks in advance,
>>>> Dave Braden
>>>>
> You don't need ICS with a router. You should connect the router to the
> switch then the two PC's to the switch.
>