Re: No DNS resolution with ICS

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From: Stephan (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/23/04 

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 12:37:32 -0800

Kevin,

>
>Then that pretty much answers my question, unless you
have installed
>something that has a DNS server in it then you don't have
a DNS server.
>Have you disabled any services?
>Run the command Ace gave you in a command prompt: "net
start" (without
>quotes) and post the results. This will list the running
services.
>

For the net start command results, please refer to my
reply to Ace's message.

>Have you enabled packet filtering on any interfaces?
>Are all ports open?
>Packet filtering on interfaces cannot take the place of a
good firewall
>because it does not allow for port redirection for
outgoing connections, and
>you have to open too many ports to get functionality. I
suggest you use a
>firewall or get a good router that has a firewall.
>

No packet filtering installed, as far as I am aware. And
if all port are open: how do I test that, please?

Thank you, Kevin.

Regards,
Stephan

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