Windows Vista: Sharing An Adsl Connection In An Infrastructure Type Network - Hercules EPLUG 85 User Manual

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You have connected your computer to a private network (as opposed to a public network). Therefore, the
discovery options (namely, the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen by other
networks) are enabled, but sharing options are not. You must therefore enable them manually before you
can share your folders, your Internet connection or your printer.
3.3.1. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an
Infrastructure type network
Reminder: If you have an Internet "box", a modem router or a router connected to a modem, and one or more
computers, your network will be in Infrastructure mode by default. In this mode, the computers are
connected to your access point, namely your "box", your modem router or your router connected to a
modem, via the HomePlug network. Infrastructure mode is ideal for exchanging data, network gaming and
also for sharing an Internet connection and/or a printer between several computers.
Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection:
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1. Access the Network and Sharing Center. To do
so, click the network icon on the Windows
taskbar, then click the Network and Sharing
Center link.
2. Click the View status link.