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Before your computers can share your Internet connection, they need to be able to share with each other!\u00a0 This means that you’ll have to connect them together to form a LAN. \u00a0 If you already have an Ethernet-based LAN, then you can go on to the\u00a0next page<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0 If you don’t, or aren’t sure, then read on.<\/p>\n

What’s a LAN?<\/b><\/big>
\nA LAN, or\u00a0L<\/b>ocal\u00a0A<\/b>rea\u00a0N<\/b>etwork is a group of two or more computers, physically close together (usually in the same building), that are linked to each other.\u00a0 LANs can contain devices other than computers, for example, printers, print servers, storage devices, etc.<\/p>\n

If you’re new to networking, there are many tutorials available on the web to get you started.\u00a0 See\u00a0this page<\/a><\/b>\u00a0for links to them.<\/p>\n

NOTE!<\/b>\u00a0Adding the second NIC is probably the most difficult part of getting your Internet connection shared. \u00a0 Many of the emails that I receive tell long tales of woe and struggle with this step.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, it’s important that you add that NIC!\u00a0 I’ve put together\u00a0a page to help you through the process<\/b><\/a>, so give it a look.
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\nChoose Your Connection Method<\/big><\/b>
\nYou first need to determine the type of connection method to use for your network.\u00a0 During the past year or so, new options have appeared, so let’s summarize your choices:<\/p>\n