I'm running a computer with Advanced Server and the other with Win2k.
I use AOL and a dial-up modem. I have them connected through a hub. How do i configure ICS? Do i need to make the advanced server a dhcp server? Do i need a router?

Also, I'm getting ready to get a cable modem and new ISP, will that help any the process any?

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PotatoHead,

No, you don't need a router and you don't need to make the AS a DHCP server. When you turn on ICS on your AS, it will automatically run a DHCP server, so you will need to set your other machine to use DHCP.

To enable Internet connection sharing on a network connection

Open Network and Dial-up Connections.
Right-click the dial-up, VPN, or incoming connection you want to share, and then click Properties.
On the Sharing tab, select the Enable Internet connection sharing for this connection check box.

Now depending on how your cable company has their network setup, you may be able to just plug your cable modem into your hub, and it may let both of your machines grab IPs, if its using DHCP. If not, you'll have to go with the ICS, or you could buy a router that does NAT.

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