How to Share an Internet Connection With a Crossover Cable Connection

A crossover cable is a specially designed type of Ethernet cable that is aimed at connecting two computers directly to each other without using something like a router. If one of those two computers is connected to the Internet, that Internet connection can also be shared with the second computer via the Ethernet cable. You just have to make the appropriate adjustments to the settings of your Internet connection in the Network and Sharing Center.

Instructions

1. Connect your two computers together using the Ethernet crossover cable. This cable plugs into any of the available Ethernet inputs on both machines.

2. Click "Start" on the computer that is connected to the Internet.

3. Click "Control Panel."

4. Click "Network and Sharing Center."

5. Click "Change Adapter Settings." Right-click on the adapter in the window that is being used to connect your computer to the Internet. Click "Properties." Under the advanced tab, check the box next to the option that reads "Allow other users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" and click "OK." The Internet connection will now be shared with the second computer via the crossover cable.

References

• Microsoft: How to enable Internet Connection Sharing