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networking two computers

Oct 26, 2008 3:29AM PDT

I have one computer that is windows xp with aol dial up and a modem. the other computer is windows xp with no internet and no modem now i am trying to figure ou how am i going to connect my computer that has no modem to the one that has the modem and internet

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Widely documented.
Oct 26, 2008 3:31AM PDT
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ics
Nov 7, 2008 8:43PM PST

i Know there is ics but do i connect with a phone line or ehthernet cable

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Thats documented.
Nov 7, 2008 10:34PM PST

You use both when you do that but since I don't duplicate web content I stop here unless you have a specific question.

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computer network
Jun 5, 2009 8:33PM PDT

encounter with the same problem...

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Dec 1, 2008 2:05PM PST

still using dial-up.way better with broadband when networking.i just bought a router LinksyS WRT-160N IT'S A BULLET.all antena built in.sorry to say but dial-up is in dinosaur age.

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XP, LAN connection, and accessing AOL.
Jan 15, 2009 9:27AM PST

XP will by default activate a LAN connection between 2 computers.
1. LAN cable.
2. Routing box with AC adapter.
3. Follow the Network setup wizard to designate which of the two will have access to AOL, and which will access through the other.
This means that both have to be on to work.
4. There is another option, you can get a usb-connected external modem which will cost some $30.

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one
Feb 16, 2009 8:23PM PST

working with one computer will be eaisyer