Re: Client PCs have difficulty browsing Host fine, Dial-up ICS
- From: etheldred <etheldred@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:27:01 -0700
"Chuck" wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:55:06 -0700, etheldred
> <etheldred@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >I work for a small museum which relies on donated equipment and donated
> >dial-up ISP. So currently we have 5 pcs(Win 98SE and XP Pro) networked
> >sharing a Dial up connection through the modem of the host computer (XP
> >Pro). Lately we have had problems browsing and sending/receiving emails. It
> >is a frequent, but as far as I can tell, random occurance. When you type in
> >a URL, click a link, or try to send/receive email, it many times cannot find
> >the server with client computers(site not found error) It usually takes the
> >computer only a second or two to determine it cannot find the site. A
> >refresh or retype etc, will eventually get you where you need to be.
> >
> >This happens at random, it doesnt matter if it is the first url or the
> >fifth, nor does it matter what site you go to, (although some of the more
> >complex sites it will often half load) nor how long you have been idle or
> >active. I estimate it happens about half the time. (For example this is
> >about the third time I have tried to post this message)
> >
> >The dial up connection is connected, and the host computer does not have any
> >problems browsing. I have tried getting rid of malware, I have even bypassed
> >the hubs and directly connected just one client to the host via crossover
> >cable, but with no changes of frequency. Sharing files or printers does not
> >seem to be a problem, and there is no problem printing from the network
> >printer, and pinging results in no packet loss.
> >
> >Can anyone think of anything else I could try? Thanks
>
> If the host has no problem with the same URLs, I'd bet the MTU setting is the
> problem.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/internet-connectivity-problems-caused.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/internet-connectivity-problems-caused.html
>
> Also, check the DNS server settings in "ipconfig /all", compare host and
> clients.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> My email is AT DOT
> actual address pchuck mvps org.
>
Thanks but i am still having problems. I tried setting the MTU on the
client pc to 1472 (determined by series of pings) to no avail.
I have been comparing the IP configs from client and host, I dont see
anything wrong, but I am not exactly sure what I should be comparing. the
client is using the server as its DHCP server, beyond that I am not sure for
what I should be looking.
Thanks TJ
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