LAN Internet Connection Sharing

[gimcdan]

I have set up my home network (Win98, dial up modem, aol isp)... 2 computers... so far. Have setup INternet connection sharing. I cannot get to the internet (from client computer) unless the host computer is already on internet. Is this normal.

[Paleo Pete]

Yep, that's the way internet connection sharing works, it's designed to allow multiple connections using one modem. The primary, or host, must be connected to the Internet before the other(s) can use it. If you try to connect through the client computer when the host is not already connected, the modem on the host should dial in.

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[This message has been edited by Paleo Pete (edited 09-30-2000).]

[gimcdan]

Thanx Pete! I must have a config prob, because host will not dial in when connection is initiated from non-host computer.

[ixl]

Originally posted by gimcdan:
Thanx Pete! I must have a config prob, because host will not dial in when connection is initiated from non-host computer.
Check in the Control Panel under Internet Options, there may be a setting to control that.



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