A Router for ICS?

[Jon]

Well, I just been trying out Wingate as it sounds very impressive on
website. Unfortunately I couldn't get it to work at all. Instructions not
very useful . After figuring out how to set it up (obviously incorrectly) I
found that when I try to achieve an Internet connection on the Host it
totally crashes XP Home - reboots!!! After spending a couple of hours
attempting to figure out why and finding the Help file to be of no help
whatsoever, I found that the only way I could get online to find better
support was to uninstall the damn thing.
I notice that the Wingate Online Troubleshooter doesn't work either - ie.
Select 'I'm having problems with Wingate' - next page says 'What kind of
problems are you experiencing' and the only options you have is to select
'Back' or 'Start over'! Very helpful indeed.
Wingate: A most frustrating and time-wasting experience.

 

[Yabbadoo]

Why not just ADSL modem with RJ45 outout port and a second LAN card to
connect it to, then use XP's ICS to get both on-line? Firewall both pc's,
effective security on both - you don't NEED the router/switch for just 2
pc's (you've already got the network running without it). P.S. don't forget
the RJ45 patch, not crossover) cable to connect modem to Lan

All you need do then is set up the new LANcard to the modem (easy), and
ICS(also easy).

A second LAN card's needed for a router anyway ( DABS own "value" card at £5
works fine at 100Mbs, recommendation). I'm assuming you're in UK so
www.dabs.com/uk

All the info is in the "hardware" ng, "2pc LAN network" thread started 5
Feb. You've done the hard work already.
The justification for "router" is essentially security. Adequate security
installed on both pc's should suffice - neither of my pc's, either as
standalones or networked, have (or have had) security issues - user's
choice, but mine is that the additional expense of a router for 2 pc's is
not justified.

Sincerely, Len.

 

[Robert Jacobs]

Sorry Wingate is so frustrating for you, When I used it it worked in 5 min
after installation.