Client PC can't connect to internet

[madness90731]

I'm running Windows 2000 on two computers. They are connected together using a cross-over cable, and the host can see the shared folders on the client pc. The host pc can connect to the internet (cable modem) and is configured for internet connection sharing. The client pc, however, cannot connect to the internet through the host pc. I can ping from host to client and from client to host. I've spent literally all f-ing day on this and can't figure it out. Here are the settings:

host pc internet connection:
client for microsoft windows
netbui
tcp/ip - everything automatic; enable lmhosts lookup; use netbios setting from dhcp server

host pc cross-over connection:
client for microsoft windows
file and printer sharing
netbui
tcp/ip - everything automatic; enable lmhosts lookup; use netbios setting from dhcp server

client pc cross-over connection:
client for microsoft windows
file and printer sharing
tcp/ip - everything automatic; enable lmhosts lookup; enable netbios over tcp/ip

[sleddog]

There are two network cards in the host PC? If not, you will need them.

The networks cards that make the host-to-client connect need to be configured with static IPs. I believe that Internet Connection Sharing usually prompts you to use 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

[classicsoftware]

Dont get a a second NIC, though that will work. Get a router . You get a firewall that way too...

[madness90731]

I installed a router and have both computers going through that and also have the two pc's cross-over'd so they can share files and the printer.

I really have no idea why the original setup wouldn't work anymore after it did for several months--gotta be those computer gremlins...

[ErnieK]

As I keep saying I know nothing about Win2k but is Internet sharing enabled? maybe Win has somehow de-selected it. (Or is this set by 2k and not changable?)

[madness90731]

In Win2K you enable internet connection sharing through the LAN properties sharing menu. One page I've found on the 'net on "How to Enable Internet Connection Sharing on a Network Connection in Windows 2000" is at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=237254

Like I said before, I had ICS working with my Windows 2000 computers, one serving as host and one as client--and it worked perfectly (perfect if you don't count the fact that if the host computer isn't logged on you can't access the 'net) for several months and then I tried to install a 1 port router and it stopped working completely. So I got rid of the 1 port and went to the 4 port and installed another network card in the client pc. Now it doesn't matter if one or both computers are on/off/logged in/out.

The things we gotta go through to get computers to do what we want them to. I tell ya its a conspiracy.

[Galadriel]

Hi everyone, I'm new here,

Are you still using a cross-over cable with your router ? You shouldn't. You need a regular Ethernet to Internet cable.
For host to client direct connection, a cross-over connection is required but, wherever a hub or switch or router is involved, cross-over cables just won't work.

Hope that helps.

Cat

[madness90731]

I have the crossover cable going from one pc to the other and regular cat 5 going from pc to router.

Thanks!

[sleddog]

Originally posted by Galadriel
For host to client direct connection, a cross-over connection is required but, wherever a hub or switch or router is involved, cross-over cables just won't work.


For a hub that is usually true, but not necessarily for a router or switch. It will depend on the type of device and it's sensing capability.

[classicsoftware]

There should be NO PC-PC cables if you are using a router. I hope it is more than a 1 port router or you will need a hub.

4 port router setup no hub

PC 1---> Router---->DSL/Cable Modem----> Net
^
|
PC 2------|
OR

1 port router setup with hub


PC 1---> HUB--->Router---->DSL/Cable Modem----> Net
^
|
PC 2------|


All cables are straight through patch cables....

Neither PC should have ICS software or enable DHCP. DHCP should come from the router.

This way either PC can access the net w/o the other being on...

[madness90731]

I share files between the two PCs, and each PC is connected to the router, so each PC has two network cards--one network card on each goes to the router and the other network cards on each PC are connected using cross-over cables to enable file and printer sharing between them.

Everything works great now and plus I have the added advantage of the router's firewall feature!

Thanks!

[classicsoftware]

If you're happy I'm happy. I just hope you have no thought of adding a third or fourth PC. I'M up to seven on my network. Three in my office, one for each kid and one for my wife. I also slip my laptop or a clint PC on from time to time. I'm thinking of going wireless for laptop so I can sit my butt on the porch while I surf this summer.