Need help to setup LAN

ported_head · 1st October 2005, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

@ported head, what does your DNS server entry say?

There is no DNS entry for the Laptop, it's set on obtain automatically.

Just checked, no entry on the Desktop end either.

SLK · 1st October 2005, 00:49

put this one in the laptop only ...217.115.138.24.......... NOT desktop

ported_head · 1st October 2005, 01:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLK

put this one in the laptop only ...217.115.138.24.......... NOT desktop

SLK, what does this do?

SLK · 1st October 2005, 03:19

Well I am assuming that your desktop acquires the DNS server's address through DHCP so you can't see it in Lan (tcp/IP) settings. So put an open DNS manually.. might just do the trick.

BTW if you try can you open website on your laptop using the IP only i.e try http://66.94.230.44 for yahoo!. If this works ... putting a DNS would help, otherwise some problem with gateway (ICS).

Xsailor · 1st October 2005, 08:16

Hi Ported,

Um...This can get frustrating. When I started fooling-around with basics of LAN last year, this is exactly where I reached; No-effing-where

.

But do not despair. Once you have done it a few times around, it will be a walk-in-the-park.

Tell you what, if you are on Messenger/Skype; just pm me and i'll add you to my contact - then we can try it step-by-step in real-time.

I say it again; If it bleeds, we can KILL it.

MSN id is on my profile and skype id I can pm you.

Lemme know (I'll be logged-in between 0930 to 1900 today).

Cheers

jkdas · 1st October 2005, 08:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLK

Lan cable should be a cross cable only. (you have to specifically ask for a comp to comp cable, known as cross cable)... costs around 35-75...

Cross cable is used to connect between 2 comps.. but the other normal/straight cable is used to connect comp to hub/switches etc.

GTO: there is no need for a router .. as this way you use one comp as a router but again the main comp must be on to share net.
and when you have a server OS in your comp.. it can work as a very good router.....

when in uk, we used routers 2 share net. they costed 40-60 pounds for a motorola unit and they wer plug and play.

and guys, there r wireless routers 2. the advantage is that u can connect ur desktop 2 teh router directly and the lap can browse wireless. ( provided the lap has wifi)

jkdas · 1st October 2005, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandeepmdas

Ported,
You are trying use the Win default connection sharing which -apparently- is not working for you.

Try download AnalogX proxy software from here and install it in your gateway PC. Your gateway PC is the one to that the cable modem is connected now.
http://www.analogx.com/contents/down...work/proxy.htm

Then, launch IE in your laptop; select TOOLS menu
Select Internet Options
Choose the tab Connections
Tick Use a proxy server....
Give the IP of your gateway PC as address and 6588 as Port.
Click OK. Close IE
Ensure proxy is running at gateway PC.
Launch IE and try. It should work

The AnalogX is free....

@GTO,Yes, the proper way to share internet is by using a router due to many a reason. But you dont really need it HERE as you are connecting just 1 machine and the data is not business-critical.

yah, its a nice and easy one. Give a try.

cnu · 3rd October 2005, 15:58

ported_head: Whats the update pal ? Any luck ?

(P.S: I was busy with some other stuff hence this late reply.)

ported_head · 22nd October 2005, 12:14

Sorry guys, for the late update. Was caught up with some routine stuff, plus really sore fingers.

Ok, the story so far, we are 3 pages down and 40 posts down, but we still couldnt get the ICS thingy to crack, so much for Msft's user friendly Windows XP.

The LAN works just fine, and when I go to network connections on my notebook, it shows an Internet Gateway too such as: Internet Gateway: Local Area Connection on WIN 1: Connected.

But I still can't open any websites. Do I need to configure my browsers? What are we missing out on? If need be, I can install AnalogX, but will need guidance to configure it.

Take it away guys.

navin · 22nd October 2005, 12:36

have you configured the default gateway?

tsk1979 · 22nd October 2005, 12:58

@ported_head did you try this link
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/

Step by step. Read through fully. XP has an amazing quality, when you do something like this and even one step os slightly screwed up, you are screwed for good. So undo all settings and start from scratch. ICS is very very easy to setup and works without a hitch in XP.

Ford Rocam · 22nd October 2005, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by ported_head

Sorry guys, for the late update. Was caught up with some routine stuff, plus really sore fingers.

Ok, the story so far, we are 3 pages down and 40 posts down, but we still couldnt get the ICS thingy to crack, so much for Msft's user friendly Windows XP.

The LAN works just fine, and when I go to network connections on my notebook, it shows an Internet Gateway too such as: Internet Gateway: Local Area Connection on WIN 1: Connected.

But I still can't open any websites. Do I need to configure my browsers? What are we missing out on? If need be, I can install AnalogX, but will need guidance to configure it.

Take it away guys.

Hi Ported its high time, u need a professional expertise now,It dosent take so long to configure internet sharing its a meagre 30 min job max... I wanted to post earlier but i didnt, i was amazed with the kind of response u were getting from other members to setup ur stuff, the best part was what GTO had pointed about the I.T information which we were sharing in an Automotive forum.. i mean thats great ... its the effort from other members which counts most , so i thought let it go for a while and see how things shape up, its unbelievable though,
Pm me and i will send my Engg to setup ur stuff.
Rocam

ported_head · 22nd October 2005, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

have you configured the default gateway?

Errrr.....I guess not. But the IP address is set to obtain automatically, so the gateway values get blanked out too. What do I do?

What puzzles me is, the notebook shows an internet gateway as the LAN to WIN 1, shouldn't that be sufficient?

bigman · 22nd October 2005, 21:22

A router is a simple solution for such a problem. Just clone the MAC address for your PC and then plug everything via the router.

SLK · 23rd October 2005, 04:08

.. did you set up the DNS manually?... let everything be what it is.... just try setting DNS manually.
Since you are getting " Internet Gateway: Local Area Connection on WIN 1: Connected." ... everything seems to be working fine.... DNS can be the only problem.

1st October 2005, 00:49	#32
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL3C>HR26 Posts: 1,736 Thanked: 1,310 Times	put this one in the laptop only ...217.115.138.24.......... NOT desktop
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1st October 2005, 03:19	#34
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL3C>HR26 Posts: 1,736 Thanked: 1,310 Times	Well I am assuming that your desktop acquires the DNS server's address through DHCP so you can't see it in Lan (tcp/IP) settings. So put an open DNS manually.. might just do the trick. BTW if you try can you open website on your laptop using the IP only i.e try http://66.94.230.44 for yahoo!. If this works ... putting a DNS would help, otherwise some problem with gateway (ICS).
	() Thanks

1st October 2005, 08:16	#35
Xsailor BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Noida Posts: 128 Thanked: 0 Times	Um... Hi Ported, Um...This can get frustrating. When I started fooling-around with basics of LAN last year, this is exactly where I reached; No-effing-where . But do not despair. Once you have done it a few times around, it will be a walk-in-the-park. Tell you what, if you are on Messenger/Skype; just pm me and i'll add you to my contact - then we can try it step-by-step in real-time. I say it again; If it bleeds, we can KILL it. MSN id is on my profile and skype id I can pm you. Lemme know (I'll be logged-in between 0930 to 1900 today). Cheers
	() Thanks

3rd October 2005, 15:58	#38
cnu BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 300 Thanked: 118 Times	ported_head: Whats the update pal ? Any luck ? (P.S: I was busy with some other stuff hence this late reply.)
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22nd October 2005, 12:14	#39
ported_head Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,387 Thanked: 20 Times	Sorry guys, for the late update. Was caught up with some routine stuff, plus really sore fingers. Ok, the story so far, we are 3 pages down and 40 posts down, but we still couldnt get the ICS thingy to crack, so much for Msft's user friendly Windows XP. The LAN works just fine, and when I go to network connections on my notebook, it shows an Internet Gateway too such as: Internet Gateway: Local Area Connection on WIN 1: Connected. But I still can't open any websites. Do I need to configure my browsers? What are we missing out on? If need be, I can install AnalogX, but will need guidance to configure it. Take it away guys.
	() Thanks

22nd October 2005, 12:36	#40
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,409 Thanked: 9,681 Times	have you configured the default gateway?
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22nd October 2005, 12:58	#41
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,730 Thanked: 23,287 Times View My Garage	@ported_head did you try this link http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/ Step by step. Read through fully. XP has an amazing quality, when you do something like this and even one step os slightly screwed up, you are screwed for good. So undo all settings and start from scratch. ICS is very very easy to setup and works without a hitch in XP.
	() Thanks

22nd October 2005, 21:22	#44
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,225 Thanked: 94 Times	A router is a simple solution for such a problem. Just clone the MAC address for your PC and then plug everything via the router.
	() Thanks

23rd October 2005, 04:08	#45
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL3C>HR26 Posts: 1,736 Thanked: 1,310 Times	.. did you set up the DNS manually?... let everything be what it is.... just try setting DNS manually. Since you are getting " Internet Gateway: Local Area Connection on WIN 1: Connected." ... everything seems to be working fine.... DNS can be the only problem.
	() Thanks