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Step 2: Adding the computer to the network
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■Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) - An ICS network
configuration uses a host computer that assigns
Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to each computer or
network device and directs network communication
between computers on the local are a network (LAN)
and the Internet. The network is made up of:
■A host computer that has an Internet connection
(one for the Internet and one for the LAN). The
Internet connection can be a dial-up connection,
cable modem, DSL, or other broadband Ethernet
connection. The LAN connection can be wired
(for example Powerline or Ethernet), wireless, or a
USB Ethernet connection.
■Other client computers
■Dial-up, cable, or DSL modem to provide access to
the Internet
■Powerline (electric cables) and Ethernet cables
connecting each of these components.
Dial-up/
Cable/DSL
modem
Host
computer