Re: Trouble with router free wireless

In article <CF0F311A-51C9-41C0-A549-CA8B2B5E22BB@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Chris" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Hi, I have had trouble getting my wireless network to function properly, i
>used a link on this site to get it going, and can view files on both the
>desktop and laptop on each other, however I cannot get the internet
>connection shared.
>Both XP firewalls are off, zone alarm on host is allowing it, and on the
>client laptop i even get the shared internet gateway thing come up in network
>connections, and both connect recieve and send packets to each other... not
>sure where exactly the problem lies, and yes my net connection is selected to
>be shared, hope you can shed some light.
>Cheers,
>Chris

If I understand your setup:

1. The host computer connects directly to the Internet through some
type of modem connection (dial-up, DSL, cable).

2. You've enabled Internet Connection Sharing on the host computer's
modem connection.

3. You've connected the wireless router to an Ethernet adapter on the
host computer to give Internet access to the client computer.

Is that right? If so, here are some things to look at:

1. Some versions of ZoneAlarm are incompatible with Internet
Connection Sharing on the host computer. On the host, enable XP's
firewall, un-install (don't just disable) ZoneAlarm, and reboot both
computers.

2. Connect the host's Ethernet adapter to a LAN port on the router.
Don't connect anything to the WAN (Internet port) on the router.
Disable the router's built-in DHCP server.

3. Check the client's TCP/IP configuration. It should show:

IP Address: 192.168.0.x (1<x<255)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DNS Server = 192.168.0.1 or your ISP's DNS server
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