Connecting to internet over network

[nascar12]

I have 3 computers on my network one that can connect to the internet. The other 2 cant connect to the internet but when the "host" computer is connected the other 2 can use the connection. What i want is to be able to connect from any of the computers at any given time. All 3 computers have xp pro and my isp is people pc.

 

[Liquidlen]

Welcome to Techspot !
You do not describe the hardware layout of your network, but it sounds like you need a router .The sharing server in a simple connection share network has to stay on.

 

[nascar12]

My network layout

COMP 1 W/ internet -----------Network Hub---------------Comp 2
Comp 3 ---------------------------^

 

[Samstoned]

you can use the first pc as a router for the other 2
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics

 

[Liquidlen]

If you want to connect from any of the clients in your system at any time , then you need to set up a Lan . eg. DSL modem > router>Clients.
I thought this is what you wanted .In your setup the other 2 clients can only access the Web when the Server is on and it is connected.

 

[MrDJ009]

Avoid ICS, use a router.

There are many experts who feel that using Microsofts ICS, while technically feasible, is a very bad idea. There are some huge security issues when ICS is used as a substitute for a router. One author, Paul Thurrott, has a really good book called Windows XP Home Networking which devotes a chapter to how to set up ICS. He then devotes a couple of pages to a section called “ICS: Why You Should Never Do This”.

Conclusion: Use a hardware router, they are very inexpensive. You can even keep your hub by simply uplinking one port to the router.