How to Share an XP Internet Connection With an OS X Via an Ethernet Cable
If your Windows XP computer has two methods for connecting to the Internet (e.g. two Ethernet network adapters or one Ethernet adapter and one wireless adapter), you can use an Ethernet cable to share your Internet connection with another Ethernet supporting device, such as a Mac OS X computer. By configuring some simple settings in your Windows XP computer, you can use the Internet on both computers.
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Instructions
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Open the Start menu, click "Control Panel," select "Network and Internet Connections," click "Network Connections," and then right-click on the network connection that provides your Internet and select "Properties."
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Open the "Advanced" tab, and then click to check the check box for "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection." If the connection you want to share is a dial-up connection, check the check box for "Establish a dial-up connection whenever a computer on my network attempts to access the Internet."
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Click "OK," and then click "Yes" to confirm your settings.
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Connect your Ethernet cable to your Windows XP computer's network adapter, and then connect the other end to your Mac OS X computer's network adapter. Your Mac OS X will automatically assign itself an IP address, so you can begin using the Internet whenever you're ready.
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