TCP/IP problem

[cmulvey]

I have a dial-up connection for internet, and I have 2 PCs running on an ethernet LAN. LAN works fine using TCP/IP protocol, however, my internet connection hangs frequently, no bytes moving either direction, with the LAN drivers installed. After experimenting, I have discovered that the NIC requires TCP/IP in order to work. When I uninstall the NIC drivers, my internet connection works great, are there any configuration settings that I can change to make them work together? I would like to have my LAN working and my internet connection working, without hang times.

[Paul Komski]

Which OSes are running on the two pcs and do you have Internet Connection Sharing (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q234815&) enabled?

[cmulvey]

W98SE, 2nd PC isn't connected to the internet in any way. I don't use Internet Connection Sharing. I only use it to play games in multiplayer mode. I tried using NetBEUI protocol for the NIC, and TCP/IP for my Internet connection, but network connection didn't work with NetBEUI. But like I said before, if I use TCP/IP for the NIC and the Internet, everything works - with the exception of my Internet connection hanging.

[Paul Komski]

Here (http://www.netsimple.co.uk/users/mercenary/network/software_setup.htm) is some help in correctly setting up a staightforward LAN and you should be able to get a better overview of all the various settings from it. Let's assume for now that DUN is setup correctly and only has it's TCP/IP protocol set up with a default configuration.

Perhaps you could list all your Network Components; (including the protocol/adapter Bindings and DNS settings). This will be useful for you to have as a reference for the future; and as a basis for peeps to work on here. I'm only getting to grips with networking myself but there are many here who know a lot of this stuff backwards. It always seems more simple than it actually is IMHO.

[cmulvey]

That did it! I used the link information you posted, that did the trick.
Internet connection is working perfectly, as well as my LAN connection.

Thanks,
Cindy

[Paul Komski]

Good news. Out of interest, was the MAIN problem the DNS settings or the incorrect protocols - or something totally different? :)

[cmulvey]

It was the IP address & the subnet mask. I had set my peer-to-peer LAN up without designating the IP address. Apparently, that was interfering with my Internet connection. I don't quite understand it, but I am glad it is fixed. Thank you, Cindy.