How do I enable Internet Connection Sharing?

John Savill

April 9, 2001

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A. To enable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), you must be an Administrator for the machine. Ensure that the machine has at least one RAS connection configured and has a network connection to the rest of your computers. Then perform the following steps:

  1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network and Dial-up Connections, [RAS connection].

  2. Click Properties.

  3. Select the Sharing tab.

  4. Select "Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection."

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  5. If the connection is a dial-up connection and you want it to automatically dial out if another machine makes a connection request, also select "Enable on-demand dialing."

  6. Click OK.

  7. You will see a confirmation dialog box that explains that the IP address will change to 192.168.0.1. Click Yes to confirm.

  8. Close the RAS Properties dialog box.

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