Windows xp sharing internet windows 7

This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Steve Winograd. Cancel Submit. Steve Winograd. Type ncpa. Right-click the wireless network connection. Click Properties. Click Sharing.

Put a check mark in the Internet Connection Sharing box. If it asks you to select a private network connection, select the Local Area Connection. This is done by putting in a default gateway. This assumes that you have established internet access on the Windows 7 computer. Requires a Crossover cable even with with Connectivity?

Ok heres my situation.. I have recently switched from a wifi router to direct router. The Connectivity App I think I may need to use my Desktop for my laptop. Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Resources for IT Professionals. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Windows 7 Networking. Sign in to vote. Wednesday, June 9, PM.

If it is the case, I would like to provide the following suggestions: 1. Best Regards Dale. Thursday, June 10, AM. Miller 0. Dear Dale Qiao, My problem is almost identical to the one you solved. Thanks, Michael A. Saturday, September 25, PM. Monday, November 22, PM. This all seems simple, but doesn't seem to work. I have 2 machines. One runs windows 7, the other is xp. They are connected by a Netgear 5 port switch. The machines can share files with no problem.

I can set it up with the 3G USB card in the xp machine and it shares the connection with the Windows 7 machine with no problem. When I change the setup around so the Windows 7 machine is the host, the xp machine cannot see the internet.