ICS problem on XP Home

[Steve]

I have Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 with service
Pack 1. I am trying to connect with another computer in
my house using the same operating system. On my comuter
I cannot see a function for ICS in the Local Area
Connection properties setting under the advanced tab. I
can only see the firewall setting.

How can I set my network up?

[phoenix]

On Sat, 3 Jan 2004 14:31:10 -0800, Steve wrote:

> I have Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 with service
> Pack 1. I am trying to connect with another computer in
> my house using the same operating system. On my comuter
> I cannot see a function for ICS in the Local Area
> Connection properties setting under the advanced tab. I
> can only see the firewall setting.
>
> How can I set my network up?

Hi

ICS is for sharing an internet connection (broadband or dial-up) and you
won't see it until you have two NICS installed or one NIC & a modem.

Regards

Bill

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

In article >, "Steve"
> wrote:
>I have Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 with service
>Pack 1. I am trying to connect with another computer in
>my house using the same operating system. On my comuter
>I cannot see a function for ICS in the Local Area
>Connection properties setting under the advanced tab. I
>can only see the firewall setting.
>
>How can I set my network up?

The ICS option only appears when all of these are true:

1. There are at least two enabled, connected network connections: one
for the Internet, and one or more for the LAN.

2. The Internet Connection Firewall is disabled on the LAN
connection(s).

3. The Internet connection isn't bridged.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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