Sharing Internet with AirPort

Hello
Okay to start my iMac here is connected directly to a DSL modem with no router through Ethernet. I saw that you can share Ethernet connections and use AirPort to create a Computer-to-Computer network and enable internet connection sharing. Would this work properly with a Windows XP computer with a wireless card in? I want to be able to get that computer on the net.

Okay to start my iMac here is connected directly to a
DSL modem with no router through Ethernet. I saw that
you can share Ethernet connections and use AirPort to
create a Computer-to-Computer network and enable
internet connection sharing.
System Preferences > Sharing > Internet
Share built-in-ethernet connection via Airport.
Would this work properly
with a Windows XP computer with a wireless card in?
Yes, but you won't be able to use a password with an XP PC therefore is not recommended.
I would recommend getting a wireless router.
iFelix

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