Internet Connection Sharing or Direct Internet Access?

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Hi, what is the difference between ICS and Direct Internet Access?

I connected 5 computers to a switch, not a router, and the router in turn is connected to the cable modem. The 5 computers have access to internet very fast and good regardless of turning on or off...whatever. Does that mean that I am using Direct Internet Access? And Internet Connection Sharing does not apply for me?? So with this configuration ICS has nothing to do with me??

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You are directly connected to the router pretty much. With ICS you use a Windows PC to share out your internet connection instead of the router. ICS has nothing to do with your set up.