Re: ICS problems with Client net access

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From: meemsheen7 (meemsheen7_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/15/05 

Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 01:59:03 -0800

Hi I have more or less the same problem.. When I installed sp2 on both.. I
was not able to ‎brows the net. I have tried all the settings but no luck. No
pinging as well. I am sure there ‎is some thing else wrong. Coz I can brows
from machine 1 which has dial up connection ‎to the net and I see no send and
receive data on the network status of machine 2. Can you ‎please help?‎

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 02:57:45 -0000, "Bradstock" <brad@boing.me> wrote:
>
> >Thanks
> >Both machines are SP2
> >
> >> Setup your web browser with a Direct connection to the internet. Any User
> >> Names
> >> / Passwords setup on Machine 1 (with the exception of the User Name /
> >> Password
> >> used on Machine1 for connecting to your ISP, which you won't need) should
> >> be
> >> setup on Machine2 if you wish to access the same web resources.
> >
> >Err... How do I do this. If I use 'New Connection Wizard' the only seemingly
> >feasable option is 'Connect to the Internet' followed by ''Set up my
> >connection manually'.
> >Following this is:
> >'Connect using a modem' (requires phone number)
> >or 'Connect to the Internet at my workplace' (can't be that)
> >or 'Set up a home or small office Network (done that)
> >or 'Set up an advanced connection' (not that either)
> >Via IE - Options - Connections Tab - Lan Settings (doesn't work without
> >Machine1's Username and PW
> >(Sorry, I did mention I'm a newbie at this)
> >
> >> If Machine2 is setup (using the networking wizard) to access the internet
> >> "...
> >> thru another computer or residential gateway...", it will automatically
> >> get all
> >> network settings from the configuration (DHCP) server, that is a part of
> >> ICS, on
> >> Machine1.
> >
> >Residential Gateway??? How do I find & configure such a thing?
> >
> >The only way I've been able to get Machine2 to see Machine1 is by switching
> >off the Firewall and I'm not prepared to do that whilst connected to the
> >Net.
> >
> >Any simple step by step instructions would be more useful or is their a
> >complete idiots guide somewhere I could try?
> >I've already been to a number of sites that instruct me how to set up ICS
> >but I haven't found one yet that instructs me on how to access the Net from
> >Machine2 after ICS is setup
> >
> >What's the point of a wizard that that doesn't do the job it's supposed to?
>
> Brad,
>
> I understand your frustration. I hate dealing with the wizard, but it's
> probably the best tool in this case.
>
> Here are a few websites with useful tutorials (PracticallyNetworked is my
> personal fave):
> http://www.cablesense.com/
> http://www.homenethelp.com/
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
> http://www.wown.com/
>
> I've not setup a connection using a USB modem. I can tell you that, if at all
> possible, you should get an Ethernet Broadband modem, and a NAT router. ICS is
> a *** way to share internet service.
>
> Short of getting an Ethernet modem, and a router, you have to make do with this
> setup. Which means using the wizard that came with the USB modem to install its
> drivers (Ethernet has all drivers built in, USB is device specific). The wizard
> to setup the USB modem should have its own instructions.
>
> Once that is done, you'll have to run the XP networking wizard, and select "This
> computer connects thru a modem" (I believe that the USB driver once installed
> will create a non-dial modem), and "This computer provides service to other
> computers" (starts ICS). You'll identify the Ethernet connection, and "Share
> internet service thru this connection".
>
> When Machine1 has internet connectivity, and runs ICS, you can run the wizard on
> Machine2, and select "This computer connects thru another computer or
> residential gateway".
>
> Get Machine1 working and tested, then do Machine2. Ask questions whenever you
> feel the need. Everybody here was a newbie once - ignore those here who seem to
> forget that.
>
> Once internet service works for Machine2, then configure WF on Machine1. Enable
> the File and Printer Sharing exception, and be sure to enable it ONLY for the
> 192.168.0.0/24 subnet (ie the Ethernet connection to Machine2).
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck
> Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
> My email is AT DOT
> actual address pchuck sonic net.
>

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