Help with sharing an internet connection

[Guest TheGame2705]

I don't know anything about networking but I want my friend to be able to connect to my computer to get online. I'm using WinXP. I already tried the networking setup wizard and it asks for my IP address or server name. I'm on Verizon DSL. Should I put my computer's IP address as the IP/server name?

[Guest T®ITEC]

Yeah, I think you're supposed to... Not sure though.

[Guest DrTom]

You need either a hub/switch or (preferably) a router to properly share a broadband connection. The advantage to using the router is that it will take your Verizon IP address, allowing you to run PCs into it without their IPs ever being reported. Also, most routers have built-in hardware firewalls, definitely a good thing when you're on a constant connection.