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In the next sections to follow, we will discuss about how to set up Network Access in different
Windows platforms.
Windows 2000, Server-side Setup
1. From the Windows Control Panel, select Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Right-click
the
Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. The Local Area
Connection Properties dialog box opens.
3. Click
the
Sharing tab. Select Enable Internet Connection Sharing.
4. Click
OK.
5. Click
Yes to enable Internet connection sharing.
Windows XP, Server-side Setup
1. Have your Windows XP compact disc handy. You may need it during the setup
process.
2. From the Windows Control Panel, select Network Connections.
3. Right-click
the
Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens.
4. Click
the
Advanced tab. Select Enable Internet Connection Sharing to allow
network users to connect, control, or disable this Internet connection.
5. Select
Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet
connection.
6. Click
OK.