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Windows XP's
Network Bridge feature can combine two or more local area
networks (such as wired and wireless) into one logical network.
Computers on each network can communicate with computers on all of
the other networks, sharing files, printers, and even an Internet
connection.
To create a bridge between two or
more network connections, open the Network Connections
folder. Hold down the Ctrl key while clicking the desired
connections, then right click one of them and select Bridge
Connections. In this example, I'm bridging a wireless network
with a wired Ethernet network.
This window appears while the
bridging process is in progress.
The Network Bridge then appears in
the list of network connections, along with the connections that are
included in the bridge.
The Network Bridge takes on most
of the attributes of a normal network connection. To configure it,
right click the Network Bridge and select Properties. You can
add or remove connections from the bridge, enable protocols and
clients, assign an IP address, create a connection icon in the
notification area, etc.
When a network connection is added
to the Network Bridge, it loses its individual attributes. It no
longer has an IP address, clients, protocols, etc. Here's the
Properties sheet for the Ethernet Network connection, which is now
included in the network bridge.
More great information can be
found on:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/networkbridge.htm
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