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For Windows 98 SE, you must install ICS software from the installation disc before setting up Internet sharing.

Installing ICS

1. From the Start menu, choose Settings>Control Panel.
   
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs and click Windows Setup tab.
   
3. On the list of programs, select Internet Tools and clickDetails.
   
4. Select Internet Connection Sharing and clickOK.
   

Enabling ICS

1. When prompted, insert the Installation disc.
   The Internet Connection Sharing Wizard appears.
   
   
   
2. Click Next and select the Network adapter you want for your Internet connection.
   
   
   
3. Click Next.
   
4. When the message box appears saying that you must create a Client disc, click Next.
   
5. When the Insert Disk dialog box appears, insert the disc and click OK.
   
6. When the message appears saying the Client disc is created, click OK.
   
7. Click Finish.
   
   Note This Client configuration disc is not necessary for the Xbox network connection.
   
   
8. Remove the Client disc and Installation disc.
   
9. Restart your computer.

Verifying ICS

1. Choose Start>Settings.
   
2. Right-click Network Neighborhood and selectProperties.
   
   In the Configuration window, Internet Connection Sharing is listed several times.
   
   
   
3. Select TCP/IP (Home) and clickProperties.
   The IP address 192.168.0.1 should be automatically entered.
   
   
   

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