Re: Another Limited or No Connectivity question

Steve,

One final note. I have definately learned a lot. I remember reading
somewhere what the IP Address and Subnet Mask did and how they were related.
I don't, however, recall what significance the Default Gateway and DNS Server
values were and how they related to the overall picture.

Again,

MANY THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!

Don


"Donald" wrote:

Steve,

You are a GENIUS and definate MVP. Client now works as it should.

My most heartfelt thanks for a job well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don



"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

In article <7354FB3D-FCCF-46B1-A740-C94AE5F0057B@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Donald <Donald@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Steve,

Yes, Local Area Connection on the host is connected to the cable modem
Local Area Connection 2 on the host is connected to the SOHO hub.
The client computer is also connected to the hub.

(I feel as though I’m getting a handle on things, but still no luck).

Here’s what I just tried.

On Client, set Local Area Connection to obtain IP/DNS addresses automatically.
On Host, set both Local Area Connections to obtain IP/DNS addresses
automatically.
With ICS enabled (using Local Area Connection – Properties - Advanced Tab) I
get Limited or No Connectivity.

I then disabled ICS using the LAC – Properties-Advanced Tab. Still Limited
or No Connectivity.

Then enable ICS as above. Now shows connected (NOT limited)

On Host, ipconfig /all shows:


Local Area Connection:

Dhcp Enabled Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled Yes

Local Area Connection 2

Dhcp Enabled No
IP Address 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0


On Client, ipconfig /all shows:

Dhcp Enabled Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled Yes
Autoconfiguration IP Address 169.254.241.138
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0


On client, Host computer shown under My Network Places – Entire Network –
Microsoft Windows Network – Mshome (Workgroup)

But, NO file / printer share exists – Message says: \\Donscomputer is not
accessible
The
network path was not found.


(Nothing above seems odd)

Then, RESTART Client computer

This time, Host computer is NOT shown on Mshome workgroup and still no file
/ printer sharing.

This all seems to be correct and not unexpected.

Now, I am going to do the following:

SHUT DOWN the Client Computer,
Re-do all of the above on the Host Computer,
Unplug the cable modem for at least 2 minutes,
Replug the cable modem,
Restart Client Computer,
And check ipconfig /all on host and client.

Any other hints / suggestions at this time?
Should there be any 'settings' checked under ICS Settings with internet
share enabled?

Thanks,

Don

The problem is that the client computer isn't getting its TCP/IP
configuration from the host computer. The client should be getting a
DHCP address of 192.168.0.x. Instead, it's getting an
Autoconfiguration address of 169.254.x.x.

Rebooting the client might be all that's needed to solve the problem.
The problem doesn't have anything to do with the cable modem.

If the client still has a 169.254.x.x address after it reboots, try
this:

1. Configure the client's LAN connection with a static IP
configuration:

IP Address: 192.168.0.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DNS Server: 192.168.0.1

2. Open a command prompt window (Start | Run | cmd) on the client and
enter these lines. Each one should receive four replies:

ping 192.168.0.1
ping 64.233.187.99
ping google.com

If the first one fails, the client and host are unable to communicate
through the network hub.
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