Can only see limited websites on 98 machine

[Guest]

In mp XP (SP2) machine I have an internal Bewan ADSL modem with V1.9.0.7
software and an onboard realtec 10/100 ethernet port. On my 98 pc I have a
conpaq 10/100 PCI network card.

Using the XP as internet host, I can file share on both PC's, I can view all
webpages on the XP machine, however ony limited sites on the 98 machine. I
can get my windows updates, and use google, but I cannot use the windows
office update page or go into most searches brought back by google.

I have used a fresh network connection on both machines, but still it's the
same pages over and over again, they start loading and then time out around
half way.

I have tried to set the DNS names on both hos and client to my ISP, and this
has not helped.

Is there any special configs I'm not aware of, settable within which client
and as my 98 machine is inferior, should that be the host?

cheers

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

quoted from http://www.ChicagoTech.net
Can't access some web sitesSymptoms: 1) If you're using MS ICS or Windows server as router to access the Internet, your clients may not be able to access certain web sites. However, the ICS host or the server doesn't have this problem.
2) After installed a new router or cable modem replacing dial-up to access the Internet, you can't access some web sites.
3) You also find that most web sites you can't access are block to ping or they are security sites using HTTPS.

Causes: 1) The problem occurs because many web servers block ICMP messages and the packets are dropped. As a result, the requested web site doesn't load.
2) This problem is caused also by an incompatible MTU networking setting. You may try to install the latest SP. If you use MS ICS, you may want to configure all your Client computers to use the new, lower MTU as the default for all Internet communication. To modify the MTU size, locate the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SYSTEM\ CurrentControlSet\ Services\ Tcpip\ Parameters\ Interfaces. If you use a router like Cisco DSL Router, you may want to adjusting the PPPoE MTU Size. For example, to adjusting the PPPoE MTU Size on the Cisco DSL Router, do

interface ethernet0
no shut
ip address <ip address> <subnet mask>
ip adjust-mss 1452
Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

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In mp XP (SP2) machine I have an internal Bewan ADSL modem with V1.9.0.7
software and an onboard realtec 10/100 ethernet port. On my 98 pc I have a
conpaq 10/100 PCI network card.

Using the XP as internet host, I can file share on both PC's, I can view all
webpages on the XP machine, however ony limited sites on the 98 machine. I
can get my windows updates, and use google, but I cannot use the windows
office update page or go into most searches brought back by google.

I have used a fresh network connection on both machines, but still it's the
same pages over and over again, they start loading and then time out around
half way.

I have tried to set the DNS names on both hos and client to my ISP, and this
has not helped.

Is there any special configs I'm not aware of, settable within which client
and as my 98 machine is inferior, should that be the host?

cheers