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KJD · « **on:** March 24, 2006, 12:18:28 AM »

Hi all, I have a desktop with a DSL modem attached via USB port. I also have a laptop in a different room. If I simply connect the 2 computers with a cross-over ethernet cable will I have internet access on the laptop? Thanks

Rob Pomeroy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2006, 02:27:11 AM »

Only if you can set up Internet Connection Sharing.

KJD · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2006, 02:38:56 AM »

I have windows xp on both computers. Is internet sharing a function of xp or is it set up some other way?

Rob Pomeroy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2006, 04:15:21 AM »

There's a useful article showing how you can do it >here<.

Flame · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2006, 02:02:05 PM »

Just for future reference, you might prefer an Enthernet connection... USB can sometimes be a bit strange...

Flame

KJD · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2006, 05:31:25 PM »

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll connect and see what happens.

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