Internet connection sharing and file sharing between Vista and XP?

[xerox]

Ok, so here is my setup:

- Vista: Laptop connected to Internet throught wired ADSL. ADSL router only has one port... Laptop also got wireless network card, not connected to internet.

- XP: Desktop with wireless network card.

I have no Wireless router, but can I share the wired internet connection I have on the Vista laptop with the XP box, and share files/folders between them? Using the wireless network cards somehow?

I tried Internet connection sharing and setting up a network, but didn't succeed...

So all I need is tips on how to set this up, if possible.

[+BudMan MVC]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/n..._02april08.mspx

Making the Wireless Home Network Connection in Windows XP Without a Router

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Sharing the Connection

Now that a successful ad hoc wireless network has been created, we'll set up Internet Connection Sharing.

1. Open Network Connections on the host computer. (Click Start, click Control Panel, click Switch to classic view, and then click Network Connections.

2. Click the connection to be shared, and under Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.

3. On the Advanced tab, select the Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection check box.

4. If you are not using a third party firewall and have not already set up the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF), be sure to check the box enabling this feature. (Read more about why to enable ICF in an earlier column, Don't Let the Defense Rest.)

5. Finally, optionally enable the setting to let other users control or enable this connection.

After completing ICS configuration, the Network Connection window on the host computer will display the original wired Ethernet connection and display the status as Shared as well as Enabled. The Network Connection window on the client computer will display the connection on the host as an Internet Gateway.

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But I would really suggest you save yourself the hassles an just get a wireless router. Since you already have a router - you just need a wireless one to use as an accesspoint, this will also add more wired ports to your network.

http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/wireless-...cess-point.html

How to Use a Wireless Router as a Wireless Access Point

[xerox]

Thanks, I'll try this :)