Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

After setting the wireless LAN adapter in Soft AP mode, the wizard prompts you to set up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). ICS is a networking feature that allows several computers in a wired or wireless network to share a single Internet connection. Follow these instructions to setup ICS.

1.Select whether your computer connects to the Internet or not. Click Next.

The wizard will require you to create a home network connection if your computer is not connected to the Internet.

2.Select the Internet connection mode of your computer from the list, then click Next.

Broadband connection that requires an account

Follow these instructions to enable ICS if you have an existing broadband network connection that requires a username and password.

1.Select the broadband network connection from the drop-down list. Click Next.

If you do not have a broadband network connection, the wizard instructs you to create one using the Windows® interface or the support CD from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

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