Somethings I forgot to ask you: Do you have NetBEUI installed on your CLIENT...if so remove it, it is not needed and can prevent ICS from working. Did either of your computers have ICS installed before..It must be disabled and removed. Some sites you might check out for more info XP Internet Connection Sharing: good sites, pics, detailed instructions! http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/index.htm http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics_xp http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/Contact.htm General Info, apps, add-ons and Links http://www.windowsxp.nu/ Tips and Tricks http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_tips.asp Marg Belliveau PCBUILD's List Owners: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>