How to use a Windows PC to share multiple network connections?
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I have a Windows PC (Win 7). It has a couple different network connections, including one that connects to a VPN, and one that connects to the Internet. I want to share both of those connections with other Windows PCs.
In other words, on Computer A, I can use the internet (through Connection #1) and my VPN (through Connection #2). How can I do the same thing (access the internet & VPN) on other computers (by somehow going through Computer A)?
You'd think this wouldn't be hard to do.
I've heard of ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), but that only seems to be able to share 1 network connection.
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I have a Windows PC (Win 7). It has a couple different network connections, including one that connects to a VPN, and one that connects to the Internet. I want to share both of those connections with other Windows PCs.
In other words, on Computer A, I can use the internet (through Connection #1) and my VPN (through Connection #2). How can I do the same thing (access the internet & VPN) on other computers (by somehow going through Computer A)?
You'd think this wouldn't be hard to do.
I've heard of ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), but that only seems to be able to share 1 network connection.
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I have a Windows PC (Win 7). It has a couple different network connections, including one that connects to a VPN, and one that connects to the Internet. I want to share both of those connections with other Windows PCs.
In other words, on Computer A, I can use the internet (through Connection #1) and my VPN (through Connection #2). How can I do the same thing (access the internet & VPN) on other computers (by somehow going through Computer A)?
You'd think this wouldn't be hard to do.
I've heard of ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), but that only seems to be able to share 1 network connection.
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I have a Windows PC (Win 7). It has a couple different network connections, including one that connects to a VPN, and one that connects to the Internet. I want to share both of those connections with other Windows PCs.
In other words, on Computer A, I can use the internet (through Connection #1) and my VPN (through Connection #2). How can I do the same thing (access the internet & VPN) on other computers (by somehow going through Computer A)?
You'd think this wouldn't be hard to do.
I've heard of ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), but that only seems to be able to share 1 network connection.
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windows networking vpn routing connection-sharing
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Possible duplicate: superuser.com/questions/656998/…
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2 hours ago
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Possible duplicate: superuser.com/questions/656998/…
– HackSlash
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Possible duplicate: superuser.com/questions/656998/…
– HackSlash
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Possible duplicate: superuser.com/questions/656998/…
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I looks to me like this has been answered before on SuperUser. The answer that makes sense to me goes like this:
- Disable internet connection sharing if you have enabled it before
- Select both adapters that you want to share. (Your Internet connection and your VPN connection)
- Right click on one of selected and chose from dropdown menu "Bridge Connections" (or similar)
- Enable Internet Connection Sharing and select the bridge as the thing you want to share.
EXPLANATION:
Bridging is what switches do. This makes Windows act like a switch, passing traffic between the bridged connections. ICS makes Windows act like a router so you are routing packets to your virtual switch.
SOURCE: Windows 7 share internet connection with multiple network interfaces
answered 2 hours ago
HackSlash
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I tried this before. The problem is that when I do step #4 (for the MAC Bridge Miniport"), there is no "Sharing" tab - like there would normally be. The problem might have to do with the fact that I am trying to share 2 connections (instead of sharing 1 connection with 2 local interfaces as is described in the "source" you are talking about).
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I looks to me like this has been answered before on SuperUser. The answer that makes sense to me goes like this:
- Disable internet connection sharing if you have enabled it before
- Select both adapters that you want to share. (Your Internet connection and your VPN connection)
- Right click on one of selected and chose from dropdown menu "Bridge Connections" (or similar)
- Enable Internet Connection Sharing and select the bridge as the thing you want to share.
EXPLANATION:
Bridging is what switches do. This makes Windows act like a switch, passing traffic between the bridged connections. ICS makes Windows act like a router so you are routing packets to your virtual switch.
SOURCE: Windows 7 share internet connection with multiple network interfaces
answered 2 hours ago
HackSlash
1,6851520
I tried this before. The problem is that when I do step #4 (for the MAC Bridge Miniport"), there is no "Sharing" tab - like there would normally be. The problem might have to do with the fact that I am trying to share 2 connections (instead of sharing 1 connection with 2 local interfaces as is described in the "source" you are talking about).
– Tacony
1 hour ago
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I looks to me like this has been answered before on SuperUser. The answer that makes sense to me goes like this:
- Disable internet connection sharing if you have enabled it before
- Select both adapters that you want to share. (Your Internet connection and your VPN connection)
- Right click on one of selected and chose from dropdown menu "Bridge Connections" (or similar)
- Enable Internet Connection Sharing and select the bridge as the thing you want to share.
EXPLANATION:
Bridging is what switches do. This makes Windows act like a switch, passing traffic between the bridged connections. ICS makes Windows act like a router so you are routing packets to your virtual switch.
SOURCE: Windows 7 share internet connection with multiple network interfaces
answered 2 hours ago
HackSlash
1,6851520
I tried this before. The problem is that when I do step #4 (for the MAC Bridge Miniport"), there is no "Sharing" tab - like there would normally be. The problem might have to do with the fact that I am trying to share 2 connections (instead of sharing 1 connection with 2 local interfaces as is described in the "source" you are talking about).
– Tacony
1 hour ago
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up vote
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I looks to me like this has been answered before on SuperUser. The answer that makes sense to me goes like this:
- Disable internet connection sharing if you have enabled it before
- Select both adapters that you want to share. (Your Internet connection and your VPN connection)
- Right click on one of selected and chose from dropdown menu "Bridge Connections" (or similar)
- Enable Internet Connection Sharing and select the bridge as the thing you want to share.
EXPLANATION:
Bridging is what switches do. This makes Windows act like a switch, passing traffic between the bridged connections. ICS makes Windows act like a router so you are routing packets to your virtual switch.
SOURCE: Windows 7 share internet connection with multiple network interfaces
answered 2 hours ago
HackSlash
1,6851520
I looks to me like this has been answered before on SuperUser. The answer that makes sense to me goes like this:
- Disable internet connection sharing if you have enabled it before
- Select both adapters that you want to share. (Your Internet connection and your VPN connection)
- Right click on one of selected and chose from dropdown menu "Bridge Connections" (or similar)
- Enable Internet Connection Sharing and select the bridge as the thing you want to share.
EXPLANATION:
Bridging is what switches do. This makes Windows act like a switch, passing traffic between the bridged connections. ICS makes Windows act like a router so you are routing packets to your virtual switch.
SOURCE: Windows 7 share internet connection with multiple network interfaces
answered 2 hours ago
HackSlash
1,6851520
answered 2 hours ago
HackSlash
1,6851520
answered 2 hours ago
HackSlash
1,6851520
answered 2 hours ago
HackSlash
1,6851520
1,6851520
I tried this before. The problem is that when I do step #4 (for the MAC Bridge Miniport"), there is no "Sharing" tab - like there would normally be. The problem might have to do with the fact that I am trying to share 2 connections (instead of sharing 1 connection with 2 local interfaces as is described in the "source" you are talking about).
– Tacony
1 hour ago
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I tried this before. The problem is that when I do step #4 (for the MAC Bridge Miniport"), there is no "Sharing" tab - like there would normally be. The problem might have to do with the fact that I am trying to share 2 connections (instead of sharing 1 connection with 2 local interfaces as is described in the "source" you are talking about).
– Tacony
1 hour ago
I tried this before. The problem is that when I do step #4 (for the MAC Bridge Miniport"), there is no "Sharing" tab - like there would normally be. The problem might have to do with the fact that I am trying to share 2 connections (instead of sharing 1 connection with 2 local interfaces as is described in the "source" you are talking about).
– Tacony
1 hour ago
I tried this before. The problem is that when I do step #4 (for the MAC Bridge Miniport"), there is no "Sharing" tab - like there would normally be. The problem might have to do with the fact that I am trying to share 2 connections (instead of sharing 1 connection with 2 local interfaces as is described in the "source" you are talking about).
– Tacony
1 hour ago
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