Re: Problem with ICS

The reason for the configuration is that the router (and the broadband connection) are not mine - they are my neighbour's, which I am using with his permission. The Wireless card in my laptop is only 802.11b, and doesn't get a strong enough signal to run directly off the router. (Signal is coming through the rather thick walls of my neighbour's old house, so is a bit attenuated) Desktop has an 802.11g card, so works fine. Maybe I should just invest in a new card for the laptop...
"Jack (MVP-Networking)." <Jack@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23GGTYz0YHHA.3928@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi
Did you tune ZA with the correct Trusted Zone?
In addition I wonder why you are using such a configuration. I.e why a computer is connected to a Host using ICS behind a Router.
By using such a configuration you are using a Double NAT Network, which is a source for instability.
If you can not configure the Network as regular peer-to-peer, use Win XP Pro Bridging capacity instead of ICS.
Jack (MVP-Networking).
"LKC" <lauriecanham@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:eCK7WZ0YHHA.3984@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sorry, I forgot to say that both machines are running ZoneAlarm (free version) firewall.
"LKC" <lauriecanham@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:uO1n8P0YHHA.3928@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have set up ICS on my Desktop (Host) and Laptop (Client), but cannot browse any websites with IE (etc) on Laptop.

Setup is as follows:-
a.. Host machine (Desktop) is XP Pro SP2, with all latest patches. Connects to Internet via wireless router to broadband DSL connection. Wireless router is 192.168.1.1, Desktop is 192.168.1.2, and connection is fine, no problems. LAN connection is via crossover cable, set to 192.168.0.1, and connection to Laptop is fine too.
b.. Client machine (Laptop) is also XP Pro SP2. LAN address set to 192.168.0.62, and LAN connection works fine (e.g. transferring files across. I can ping IP addresses on the web from here quite happily, but IE just waits forever to connect to a website directly.
Clearly I have something set wrong somewhere, but I can't for the life of me think what.

Pointers will be gratefully received!
Thanks.

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