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QuentinNash
Jan 06, 2026Iron Contributor
Ics windows 11: no way to share a connection remotely
My lan consists of a Windows 10 family computer and a Windows 11 pro computer. Each computer has an ethernet card connected to my ISP's modem/router. Additionally, they each have a second ether...
QuentinNash
Jan 08, 2026Iron Contributor
Windows 11's firewall might block the sharing or routing:
Open Windows Defender Firewall.
Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall.
Ensure File and Printer Sharing and Network Discovery are enabled for private networks.
Also, check Inbound Rules for Routing and Remote Access and File and Printer Sharing to be enabled.