can i use XP as an internet gateway?

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Star Gazer

I would like to set up my 'spare' PC like a server. It should issue DHCP IP
numbers and act as the 'default gateway' for the other PC's to the internet.
It should autodial my freephone ISP via my serial ISDN modem (yes I know
it's called a TA).

Would XP home do this? or do I need XP Pro (I can't really afford XP
server!)

help please !!!!
 
Hi,

You can use Internet Connection Sharing on either XP Home or XP Pro to do
this. Follow the steps in htis KB article:

314066 How to Enable Internet Connection Sharing on a Home or Small Office
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=314066

Thanks,
Marc Reynolds
Microsoft Technical Support

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
 
You may also want to take a peek at www.NAT32.com and see the latest
offerings, why's and the wherefores of internet sharing. I've used his
software in the past and it worked as advertised. He was also quick to
respond to any questions I had.

Bob S.
 
Star said:
I would like to set up my 'spare' PC like a server. It should issue
DHCP IP numbers and act as the 'default gateway' for the other PC's
to the internet. It should autodial my freephone ISP via my serial
ISDN modem (yes I know it's called a TA).

Would XP home do this? or do I need XP Pro (I can't really afford XP
server!)

help please !!!!
Click to expand...

There's no such thing as XP Server - it isn't a server OS (you're thinking
of Windows Server Edition 2003 which is a different kettle of kippers
altogether). You'd probably need to upgrade to Pro.
 
Star said:
I would like to set up my 'spare' PC like a server. It should issue
DHCP IP numbers and act as the 'default gateway' for the other PC's
to the internet. It should autodial my freephone ISP via my serial
ISDN modem (yes I know it's called a TA).

Would XP home do this? or do I need XP Pro (I can't really afford XP
server!)

help please !!!!
Click to expand...

There's no such thing as XP Server - it isn't a server OS (you're thinking
of Windows Server Edition 2003 which is a different kettle of kippers
altogether). You'd probably need to upgrade to Pro.
 
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