Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
It is used to connect small office environments to the internet. It will work on Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, or Professional.
Enabling ICS
From "Network and Dial-up Connections", right click on the adapter icon which connects to the internet and select "Properties". Click on the "Sharing" tab and be sure the "Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this Connection" checkbox is selected.
Enable On-demand dialing if this is a dial in connection and yuo want automatic dialing to happen.
Tabs available when the sharing button at the bottom of the sharing tab is clicked:
- Applications - Outbound port maping is controlled.
- Services - Inbound port maping is controlled.
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