Networking Mac/PC Windows XP

[Wouter]

> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 11:57:30 -0800
> From: Ken Norris <pixelbird at interisland.net>
> Subject: Networking Mac/PC Windows XP
> To: <use-revolution at lists.runrev.com>
> Message-ID: <BBE8F42A.36F5%pixelbird at interisland.net>
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>
> Howdy,
>
> I have a problem I believe can be solved, but I'm looking for advice.
>
> I want to network these two machines, with only one online dialup
> connection, i.e., networked to where one can serve the internet to the
> other. Both machines have Cat 5 cable connectors (comm card in the 
> PC), and
> I have a crossover cable. What I'd like to do is serve the PC from the 
> Mac
> to where I access the internet from the PC,  D/L and install software.

If you want to share your internet connection with  an OS 9 Mac acting 
as router then have a look at IPNetRouter from Sustainable Softworks at 
  http://www.sustworks.com/
(very little overhead and a mixed PC - Mac environment is no problem)


>
> Mainly, I want to D/L the latest RuntimeRevolution beta for Windows, 
> and try
> it on the PC without having to disconnect, switch phone cables, 
> redial, etc.
> I know I'll have to re-set up the PC in particular. I'm just not sure 
> of the
> correct procedure.
>
> Platforms:
>
> 1) Mac G4, 350mHz, 500mb RAM, OS 9.2.1
>
> 2) Compaq Presario 7360, 500mHz, 256mb RAM, Windows XP Pro
>
> How do I do it?
>
> Many thanks in advance,
> Ken N.


Greetings,
WA