Re: Windows XP Networking Problems - Solution

On 27 May 2005 13:39:03 -0500, Chuck <none@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On Fri, 27 May 2005 17:29:15 GMT, Rob <r.woods31_NOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>On 26 May 2005 18:27:02 -0500, Chuck <none@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>On Thu, 26 May 2005 22:33:31 GMT, Rob <r.woods31_NOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 14:21:50 -0500, "Sidney Walker"
>>>><sidneywalker@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>I am having trouble accessing the Internet from the client computer on my
>>>>>
>>>>>home network. The computer (host) that is accessing the internet via a
>>>>>
>>>>>dial-up connection is running Windows XP SP2. The client computer is
>>>>>
>>>>>running Windows 98 second edition. I am having no problems sharing or
>>>>>
>>>>>transferring files from the host to client or client to host.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>I have exactly the same problem (tho' with DSL from Verizon), with
>>>>NETGEAR PA301 with two machines XP-SP2 and one WIN98. The only thing
>>>>that worked was to revert the host machine to XP-SP1. I hope someone
>>>>will find a fix for this and/or you have found a solution other than
>>>>this.
>>>>
>>>>Best, Rob
>>>
>>>Rob,
>>>
>>>I don't see a PA301 on the Netgear website.
>>>
>>>What type of trouble are you having accessing the Internet? Are you using ICS
>>>on the host? Have you asked for help here (I apologise but I don't recognise
>>>your nym).
>>
>>Thanks for asking. Yes, after some two weeks of frustration, I did
>>ask here. Steve Winograd tried to help, but in the end (after trying
>>everything suggested that I could find posted and by him), I gave up
>>and reverted to SP1 -- where it worked again. (here as "SP2 problems
>>with internet sharing" 5/19-20)
>>
>>You have to dig into the Netgear site
>>(http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp) and search for PA301. They
>>claim it (and its brother PA101) are still supported and their advice
>>was something I had already tried (static address). The support, I
>>surmise, has been outsourced to other parts of the world and prompt
>>replies are hard to come by. Right now I have a query with them to
>>see if there are more up-to-date drivers than what I have used. But
>>since it worked under XP-SP1 but not SP2, I think it must have
>>something to do with SP2.
>>
>>If you have any suggestions I haven't tried, I'm more than willing
>>reinstall SP2 and strive again.
>>
>>Thanks for your consideration,
>>Rob
>
>Hi Rob,
>
>OK, I remember you now. You changed your nym. I followed that thread, from
>time to time.
>
>My suspicions are that the drivers for the PA301 are not SP2 compatible.
>
>I did some reading about the PA301 from your link. I notice:
>7. Will I need firewall software for the computer that is hosting the Internet
>connection for the client computer?No, the Internet sharing software that is
>included with the PA301/101 acts as a software router. Through the use of NAT,
>the software will act as a secure firewall to protect your computer.
>
>I wonder if the software router apparently included with the PA301 is the
>problem. Obviously, if there's a NAT router in there, running the XP NSW and
>trying to setup ICS is going to be a losing proposition.
>
>I think the ball, right now, is in Netgear's court. They need to at least tell
>you if they can support the PA301 with SP2. But that's doubtful if you
>reference question #12.
>
>12. What Operating Systems will the PA301/101 work with?The PA301 will work with
>Windows 95/98. The PA101 will work with Windows 98 only.
>
>My suggestion would be, as I repeat over and over, to use an Ethernet
>infrastructure, and maybe get Ethernet compatible phone line devices. Maybe
>there's an Ethernet to PA301 bridge? If you use Ethernet, you could get a NAT
>router, and stop worrying with ICS. You wouldn't have to replace or bridge both
>PA301's - just the one that connects to the ICS host.
>
>Please do let us know how this works out for you.


Hi Chuck,

After several weeks of e-mailing back and forth (Netgear support
walking through all the steps suggested and implemented here), I was
bumped to level 2 support, which responded with EOL (end of life) and
the denial of support.

So, because of the physcial surroundings of my home network, I really
have to go with HPNA (about 450' through several rooms and three
outside walls). I've checked your website, but am unclear what
exactly I need to implement your suggestion re: router etc.

Would it be something like this? Dsl modem to Nat router to Ethernet
NIC to phoneline card to [clients] phoneline card? I already
appreciate greatly the help all have given, but would be even more
grateful for a site or push in the right direction.

Again, thanks,
Rob

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