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Installing ICS - Installing ICS on Windows XP |
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Time to install and Configure ICS.
Now that your ICS computer can
talk to the internet AND your home network, it is time to install
ICS. The first thing you should do is rename your network connections to
something recognizable. The default is ‘Local Area Connection’ and ‘Local Area Connection 2’.
Click the start menu and right click on ‘My Network
Places’ and select Properties. Rename your existing connections. In this
example I will have one ‘Internet’ and the other ‘Home Network’.
Setting up Internet Connection Sharing
Right click on your newly named ‘Internet’
connection  and select properties. Click the ‘Sharing’ tab at the top of
the window. Next click on the only checkbox available, ‘Enable Internet
Connection Sharing…’. Click OK, and then ‘YES’ on the dialog box that
appears explaining your new IP schema (don’t worry about this message).
That’s it! Securing your Windows XP ICS
compute
 Microsoft File Sharing should never be ‘bound’ to any
network adapter that talks directly to the internet. In the current state
of your system, ‘File and Print Sharing’ could be exposing your computer
to hackers on the intrnet. It is very important that you follow the next
steps.  Go back to your Network Connections and Right
click on the ‘Internet’ Connection and click properties. Uncheck the
checkboxes next to ‘File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Networks’ and the
one next to ‘Client for Microsoft Networks’. Next, click the ‘Personal
Firewall’ tab and make sure it is enabled. Your computer is now a bit more
secure. Note: You should leave 'Client for Microsoft
Networks' and 'file and print sharing' checked (turned on) on your home
network connection. You should also ensure the personal xp firewall is
turned off for the home network connection. Configure your other
computers
Next, we need to configure your
other computers on your home network. We will refer to these as ICS
clients even though they do not have ICS installed on them.
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