Enable TCP/IP Forwarding in Windows XP

1. Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
2. In Registry Editor, locate the following registry key:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
3. Set the following registry value:
   Value Name: IPEnableRouter
   Value type: REG_DWORD
   Value Data: 1
   A value of 1 enables TCP/IP forwarding for all network connections that are installed and used by this computer.
4. Quit Registry Editor.

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APPLIES TO

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional