The next step is the configuration of ent Internet connection sharing (ICS). ICS is used to share Internet connection on the gateway computer to the client computer. Here are the steps :
- Change the first IP address on the LAN card 1 (hotspot connection) to Obtain mode in order to receive a dynamic IP address or if we want to do manual settings provide the IP address 192.168.0.1 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (ICS use address 192.168.0.1 - 192.168 . 0254 as one of the main requirement) .
- Open the back window after the network connection right click the LAN area 2 (internet connection) and then click Properties.
- Will be displayed Internet Connection Properties window . In this window click the Advanced tab and place a check in the Allow other network users to connect .... Internet connection sharing section . Then select Hotspot Connection at the bottom .
- After you click OK in the previous step , is likely to be shown the window as shown below if we do not change the IP address of LAN card 1 with 192.168.0.1 . just click YES .