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Old October 25th, 2005, 12:01 AM
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Question USB network help please
I've looked everywhere and can't get an answer. I know connecting two computers with a USB port allows file sharing, but can you share an internet connection through it? Answer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Old October 25th, 2005, 12:59 AM
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If both computers have Nic installed, connect them via a crossover cable, and connect 1 to the internet. It is called connection sharing.lLook here:http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
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Old October 25th, 2005, 01:08 PM
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I've looked everywhere and can't get an answer. I know connecting two computers with a USB port allows file sharing, but can you share an internet connection through it? Answer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Are you thinking of using something likethis to connect the PC over a USB connection? Using ethernet would be faster and about the same price (2 of these plus a length of cat5 would do it).

Which ever you decide on, you should be able to use ICS as minorgeek suggested.
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Old October 25th, 2005, 08:23 PM
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Yeah, I have a Cat5 crossover cable. It has a spot to plug in on my XP, but not my ME, so it's pretty much useless. But thanks anyway.
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Old October 25th, 2005, 09:15 PM
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Installing a network card is pretty simple and as i said they are pretty cheap. But, it is your choice.
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