Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs
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Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs
Sharing a single Internet account is one of the most useful advantages
of networking your computers. It eliminates the need for separate
modems, phone lines and Internet accounts for each of your
computers. By running Internet -sharing software on a network
computer with a working Internet connection, you can share that
connection with your entire network.
Software Internet sharing is appropriate for dial-up (normal phone
line) Internet connections, as well as for modems that connect to the
computer’s USB port. Software Internet sharing can be done through
the Windows operating system if the computer that has the Internet
connection is running Windows 98 SE, Me or 2000. If the computer
with the Internet connection is running another operating system,
third-party proxy server software is required. On the computer which
has the Internet connection follow these steps:
