Internet Sharing Error

pchanson · 08-27-2004, 06:15 AM

This all worked over a year ago...but something changed.

My desktop runs Win XP and has an ethernet connection to a LinkSys router (which is hooked to the Cable Modem). My laptop runs Win 98 and has a Wireless D-Air card. I have gone through all the Network Connection Wizards and steps that I know of, and although my laptop can access the shared files that are on the desktop (as well as the printer) it no longer accesses the internet. I use Comcast HSI and Internet Explorer. When opening IE it searches and then gives the typical "no page found -- no server found" error.

It's confusing to me since the wireless network works in terms of file sharing, but no the internet sharing.

Pete

dai · 08-27-2004, 06:19 AM

have you tried a hard reset of modem and router

pchanson · 08-27-2004, 06:24 AM

yes....several resets (and following the instructions of length of time to hold the button, etc.).

Like I mentioned, the "network" works, but not the Internet.
I looked at this until 1:30 last nite....and just before going to bed I saw through Gateway's Help & Support some troubleshooting for Shared Internet. It had a lot of things to do with resetting registry content etc. -- is this my best option? Or does anyone know the "likely" problem?

dai · 08-27-2004, 06:33 AM

try a hard reset pull the power plugs
try a system restore to a couple of days before the problem started

pchanson · 08-27-2004, 09:02 AM

Well, the problem started over a year ago (we jsut haven't used the laptop for internet connection -- don't use it too often to begin with but want to use it more now)....and the System Restore settings have changed because of different trials and software requirements.

So that won't work....thanks for the advice though.

dai · 08-27-2004, 09:08 AM

check in the router setup that it is enabled to connect to the internet

pchanson · 08-27-2004, 09:12 AM

I think it is (I have been in the setup)...but will check again tonite.

But if my desktop is connecting to the internet with no problem, doesn't that mean the router is set up to connect?

dai · 08-27-2004, 09:20 AM

yes but if the details of the second computer have not been entered or enabled it will not connect

elf · 08-27-2004, 09:27 AM

in the connection options on the laptop, do you have it set to automatically obtain the IP?

Also, have you tried using the WinXP Network Wizard (via 3.5" floppy) to set it up?

You might also want to try changing the port the laptop is plugged into on the router (not sure if this will do any good, but it couldn't hurt)

08-27-2004, 06:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
pchanson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 OS: xp	Internet Sharing Error This all worked over a year ago...but something changed. My desktop runs Win XP and has an ethernet connection to a LinkSys router (which is hooked to the Cable Modem). My laptop runs Win 98 and has a Wireless D-Air card. I have gone through all the Network Connection Wizards and steps that I know of, and although my laptop can access the shared files that are on the desktop (as well as the printer) it no longer accesses the internet. I use Comcast HSI and Internet Explorer. When opening IE it searches and then gives the typical "no page found -- no server found" error. It's confusing to me since the wireless network works in terms of file sharing, but no the internet sharing. Pete

08-27-2004, 09:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,038 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	in the connection options on the laptop, do you have it set to automatically obtain the IP? Also, have you tried using the WinXP Network Wizard (via 3.5" floppy) to set it up? You might also want to try changing the port the laptop is plugged into on the router (not sure if this will do any good, but it couldn't hurt) __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.

08-27-2004, 06:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,555 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	have you tried a hard reset of modem and router

08-27-2004, 06:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
pchanson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 OS: xp	yes....several resets (and following the instructions of length of time to hold the button, etc.). Like I mentioned, the "network" works, but not the Internet. I looked at this until 1:30 last nite....and just before going to bed I saw through Gateway's Help & Support some troubleshooting for Shared Internet. It had a lot of things to do with resetting registry content etc. -- is this my best option? Or does anyone know the "likely" problem?

08-27-2004, 06:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,555 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	try a hard reset pull the power plugs try a system restore to a couple of days before the problem started

08-27-2004, 09:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
pchanson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 OS: xp	Well, the problem started over a year ago (we jsut haven't used the laptop for internet connection -- don't use it too often to begin with but want to use it more now)....and the System Restore settings have changed because of different trials and software requirements. So that won't work....thanks for the advice though.

08-27-2004, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,555 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	check in the router setup that it is enabled to connect to the internet

08-27-2004, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
pchanson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7 OS: xp	I think it is (I have been in the setup)...but will check again tonite. But if my desktop is connecting to the internet with no problem, doesn't that mean the router is set up to connect?

08-27-2004, 09:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,555 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	yes but if the details of the second computer have not been entered or enabled it will not connect