cannot share internet because ics does not work, is there another way, and how???

kathodyne · 02-21-2007, 04:39 AM

hello everyone,

i got a problem connecting my 2nd computer to internet, i want to share the connection via a 2nd network card. i'vebeen trying for days now....

this is my setup:

host computer: windows 2000 sp4

1st network card:
ip: obtain automatic
dns: obtain automatic

2nd network card:

ip: 192.168.0.1
subnet: 255.255.255.0
gateway: -----

dns: ------ (i did found dns numbers by running: ipconfig /all, are they necessary?)

client computer:

ip: 192.168.0.2
subnet: 255.255.255.0
gateway: 192.168.0.1

dns: -----

this is what i get:

the host can see the shared files of client, the client cannot see the host.
when i use ICS on the host, it says: an error occurred while enabling internet connection sharing (sometimes it says before that: an unexpected condition occurred)

whatever i do ics does not work......
is there a way around????

does anyone know the solution???

greetings,

kathodyne

crazijoe · 02-21-2007, 05:18 AM

Would be much easier with a router.

kathodyne · 02-21-2007, 09:56 AM

thnx for the reply, but....a router would be easier....if i had the money ....

is there no way to lead me through it ????

thnx already,

kathodyne

johnwill · 02-21-2007, 06:38 PM

You have money for multiple computers but not for a $20 router?

http://dealnews.com/deals/D-Link-DI-...te/153335.html

kathodyne · 02-22-2007, 02:23 AM

well, the 2nd computer ain't mine and i thought this was a network help forum.......that's why i asked for help.
Well, it seems i'll be off now, buying myself a router......

thanks

crazijoe · 02-22-2007, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kathodyne

the host can see the shared files of client, the client cannot see the host.

This usually is a firewall problem.

kathodyne · 02-22-2007, 10:03 AM

hello again......i have given up trying to make a network......
it just doesn't seem to work.....even when exiting the firewall....the client will not see the host.,......i followed the earlier advise and bought a router....internet is now shared!

johnwill · 02-23-2007, 06:26 PM

I think you made the right move.

FYI, many times "network help" is talking you out of a bad idea, which is the case this time.

02-21-2007, 04:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
kathodyne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 OS: windows 2000	cannot share internet because ics does not work, is there another way, and how??? hello everyone, i got a problem connecting my 2nd computer to internet, i want to share the connection via a 2nd network card. i'vebeen trying for days now.... this is my setup: host computer: windows 2000 sp4 1st network card: ip: obtain automatic dns: obtain automatic 2nd network card: ip: 192.168.0.1 subnet: 255.255.255.0 gateway: ----- dns: ------ (i did found dns numbers by running: ipconfig /all, are they necessary?) client computer: ip: 192.168.0.2 subnet: 255.255.255.0 gateway: 192.168.0.1 dns: ----- this is what i get: the host can see the shared files of client, the client cannot see the host. when i use ICS on the host, it says: an error occurred while enabling internet connection sharing (sometimes it says before that: an unexpected condition occurred) whatever i do ics does not work...... is there a way around???? does anyone know the solution??? greetings, kathodyne

02-21-2007, 05:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
crazijoe Tech Hardware Forums Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Omaha, The Center of the Universe Posts: 7,632 OS: WinXP, Win2K3 My System	Would be much easier with a router. __________________ Microsoft MCSA + Messaging, MVP, A+, Network+ Do you want a real Republican? HDD diagnostic tools / HDD data recovery software

02-21-2007, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,581 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You have money for multiple computers but not for a $20 router? http://dealnews.com/deals/D-Link-DI-...te/153335.html __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-23-2007, 06:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,581 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I think you made the right move. FYI, many times "network help" is talking you out of a bad idea, which is the case this time. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-21-2007, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
kathodyne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 OS: windows 2000	thnx for the reply, but....a router would be easier....if i had the money .... is there no way to lead me through it ???? thnx already, kathodyne

02-22-2007, 02:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
kathodyne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 OS: windows 2000	well, the 2nd computer ain't mine and i thought this was a network help forum.......that's why i asked for help. Well, it seems i'll be off now, buying myself a router...... thanks

02-22-2007, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
kathodyne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4 OS: windows 2000	hello again......i have given up trying to make a network...... it just doesn't seem to work.....even when exiting the firewall....the client will not see the host.,......i followed the earlier advise and bought a router....internet is now shared!