In Windows XP, a Network Bridge is a feature that is used to combine two or more
local area networks (such as wired and wireless) into one logical
network. Computers on each network can communicate
with computers on all of the other networks, sharing files, printers and even
an Internet connection.
To create a bridge between two or more network
connections, open the Network Connections folder. Hold down the
Ctrl key while clicking the desired
connections, then right click one of them and select Bridge Connections. The
Network Bridge will appear in the list of network connections, along with the
connections that are included in the bridge.
The Network Bridge takes on most of the attributes of a normal network
connection. To configure it, right click the Network Bridge and select
Properties. You can add or remove connections from the bridge, enable protocols
and clients, assign an IP address, create a
connection icon in the notification area and other options. When a network
connection is added to the Network Bridge, it loses its individual attributes.
It no longer has an IP address, clients, protocols,
and so on.
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PracticallyNetworked: XP ICS - Internet Gateway Windows XP's Internet Connection Sharing allows an ICS client computer to remotely monitor and control the ICS server computer's Internet connection. This Internet Gateway feature is available on computers running Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, or Windows XP that have been configured as an ICS client using XP's Network Setup Wizard.
PracticallyNetworked: XP ICS - Network Bridge Windows XP's Network Bridge feature can combine two or more local area networks (such as wired and wireless) into one logical network. Computers on each network can communicate with computers on all of the other networks, sharing files, printers, and even an Internet connection.
PracticallyNetworked: XP ICS - Starting the Network Setup Wizard Windows XP has a built-in Network Setup Wizard that makes it easy to configure networking on computers running Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Millennium Edition, and Windows XP. The Wizard does not work on computers running Windows 95, Windows NT, or Windows 2000.
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