ICS

[Stri]

Hi there,

I'm having trouble setting up ICS on two XP Pro SP2 machines.

This diagram shows the setup.

http://geordiekid.googlepages.com/Diag.JPG

Two PC's, the black shows the cables and the green shows throughput.
All's good. The ICS is enabled on NIC#1 on the left hand PC.

I was advised to create exceptions on both firewalls but I don't know
what I'm creating an exception too as there is no reference to ICS in
the exceptions list. I've tried disabling the firewall on both PC's
which made no difference.

There is no other security on the network and both PC's can ping each
other on the network.

Please if anyone can help please reply (or better) email me at
geordiekid at gmail.com

I'd be grateful

Thanks

Scottie

 

[AJR]

Stri -Can PC1 access the internet ? - you do not "explain" to what "having
trouble" refers. The assumption is PC2 does not.

Did you run the Network Wizard on PC2 and if so did you check that internet
connection would be through PC1?

 

[Stri]

Thanks for the quick response first of all.

Stri -Can PC1 access the internet ?
Yep

- you do not "explain" to what "having
trouble" refers.

By that I meant that PC#2 is not getting connected to the internet.
Sorry if I was vague.

The assumption is PC2 does not.
Yes

Did you run the Network Wizard on PC2
Yes

and if so did you check that internet
connection would be through PC1?

Yes. Presently the ICS is targetted on NIC#4 on PC#1.

I just realized that PC#2's NIC wasn't set to dynamic IP so I've set
it to that and ran the setup wizard again with no luck.
When I try to search a page it's trying with no results in both IE and
firefox. IE is set to automatically detect settings.

Any ideas?

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the quick response first of all.


By that I meant that PC#2 is not getting connected to the internet.
Sorry if I was vague.


Yes. Presently the ICS is targetted on NIC#4 on PC#1.

I just realized that PC#2's NIC wasn't set to dynamic IP so I've set
it to that and ran the setup wizard again with no luck.
When I try to search a page it's trying with no results in both IE and
firefox. IE is set to automatically detect settings.

Any ideas?

Hi Stir,
Adding to the Good Info given by AJR try these link you will be able to set
up your ICS and troubleshoot it:
"Internet Connection Sharing with Windows XP by Sharon Crawford"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_02july01.mspx

Service redirection does not apply to Internet Connection Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297942

Description of the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/843090


Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/support/wftshoot.mspx

Here is a complete step-by-step on how to set up ICS:
http://www.chicagotech.net/icssetup.htm


Troubleshooting step by step:
http://howtonetworking.com/Troubleshooting/notaccessibale0.htm

HTH.
Let us know.
Regards,
nass

 

[Stri]

Hi Stir,
Adding to the Good Info given by AJR try these link you will be able to set
up your ICS and troubleshoot it:
"Internet Connection Sharing with Windows XP by Sharon Crawford"http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_0...

Service redirection does not apply to Internet Connection Firewallhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/297942

Description of the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2http://support.microsoft.com/kb/843090

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/support/wftshoo...

Here is a complete step-by-step on how to set up ICS:http://www.chicagotech.net/icssetup.htm

Troubleshooting step by step:http://howtonetworking.com/Troubleshooting/notaccessibale0.htm

HTH.
Let us know.
Regards,
nass

Hi Nass,

That's a great collection of links but I'm not sure where to turn.

The network cards can ping each other on the network. I'm not sure
what else to check. All the ICS settings seem fine.

 

[Stri]

Hi Stir,
Adding to the Good Info given by AJR try these link you will be able to set
up your ICS and troubleshoot it:
"Internet Connection Sharing with Windows XP by Sharon Crawford"http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_0...

Service redirection does not apply to Internet Connection Firewallhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/297942

Description of the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2http://support.microsoft.com/kb/843090

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/support/wftshoo...

Here is a complete step-by-step on how to set up ICS:http://www.chicagotech.net/icssetup.htm

Troubleshooting step by step:http://howtonetworking.com/Troubleshooting/notaccessibale0.htm

HTH.
Let us know.
Regards,
nass

Hi Nass,

That's a great collection of links but I'm not sure where to turn.

The network cards can ping each other on the network. I'm not sure
what else to check. All the ICS settings seem fine.

 

[Stri]

Hi Stir,
Adding to the Good Info given by AJR try these link you will be able to set
up your ICS and troubleshoot it:
"Internet Connection Sharing with Windows XP by Sharon Crawford"http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_0...

Service redirection does not apply to Internet Connection Firewallhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/297942

Description of the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2http://support.microsoft.com/kb/843090

Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/support/wftshoo...

Here is a complete step-by-step on how to set up ICS:http://www.chicagotech.net/icssetup.htm

Troubleshooting step by step:http://howtonetworking.com/Troubleshooting/notaccessibale0.htm

HTH.
Let us know.
Regards,
nass

Hi Nass,

That's a great collection of links but I'm not sure where to turn.

The network cards can ping each other on the network. I'm not sure
what else to check. All the ICS settings seem fine.

 

[Guest]

Hi Nass,

That's a great collection of links but I'm not sure where to turn.

The network cards can ping each other on the network. I'm not sure
what else to check. All the ICS settings seem fine.

Beside this links, try this: (On the Client PC)

1= Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .
Click on Connection Tab and click Set Up and follow the wizard instructions.
Also enable the sharing on the Firewall as Explained in on of the links,
try howtonetwork troubleshoot web page there are lots of scenarios and
solutions.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

 

[Stri]

Beside this links, try this: (On the Client PC)

1= Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .
Click on Connection Tab and click Set Up and follow the wizard instructions.
Also enable the sharing on the Firewall as Explained in on of the links,
try howtonetwork troubleshoot web page there are lots of scenarios and
solutions.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Hi Nass, thanks

I did as you said, selected small office network which led to the
network setup wizard. I set it to connected to the internet through a
residential gateway.
Again it's connected via lan but no ICS.

Firewall settings is HTTPS and HTTP only on both?
Is that what you were referring to by firewall settings

This has been going on for a week so if I sound a little fed up you
know why. I've tried bluetooth, different cables....

Thanks for the help

 

[Stri]

Beside this links, try this: (On the Client PC)

1= Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .
Click on Connection Tab and click Set Up and follow the wizard instructions.
Also enable the sharing on the Firewall as Explained in on of the links,
try howtonetwork troubleshoot web page there are lots of scenarios and
solutions.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Hi Nass, thanks

I did as you said, selected small office network which led to the
network setup wizard. I set it to connected to the internet through a
residential gateway.
Again it's connected via lan but no ICS.

Firewall settings is HTTPS and HTTP only on both?
Is that what you were referring to by firewall settings

This has been going on for a week so if I sound a little fed up you
know why. I've tried bluetooth, different cables....

Thanks for the help

 

[Stri]

Beside this links, try this: (On the Client PC)

1= Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .
Click on Connection Tab and click Set Up and follow the wizard instructions.
Also enable the sharing on the Firewall as Explained in on of the links,
try howtonetwork troubleshoot web page there are lots of scenarios and
solutions.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Hi Nass, thanks

I did as you said, selected small office network which led to the
network setup wizard. I set it to connected to the internet through a
residential gateway.
Again it's connected via lan but no ICS.

Firewall settings is HTTPS and HTTP only on both?
Is that what you were referring to by firewall settings

This has been going on for a week so if I sound a little fed up you
know why. I've tried bluetooth, different cables....

Thanks for the help

 

[Stri]

Beside this links, try this: (On the Client PC)

1= Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .
Click on Connection Tab and click Set Up and follow the wizard instructions.
Also enable the sharing on the Firewall as Explained in on of the links,
try howtonetwork troubleshoot web page there are lots of scenarios and
solutions.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Hi Nass, thanks

I did as you said, selected small office network which led to the
network setup wizard. I set it to connected to the internet through a
residential gateway.
Again it's connected via lan but no ICS.

Firewall settings is HTTPS and HTTP only on both?
Is that what you were referring to by firewall settings

This has been going on for a week so if I sound a little fed up you
know why. I've tried bluetooth, different cables....

Thanks for the help

 

[Stri]

Beside this links, try this: (On the Client PC)

1= Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .
Click on Connection Tab and click Set Up and follow the wizard instructions.
Also enable the sharing on the Firewall as Explained in on of the links,
try howtonetwork troubleshoot web page there are lots of scenarios and
solutions.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Hi Nass, thanks

I did as you said, selected small office network which led to the
network setup wizard. I set it to connected to the internet through a
residential gateway.
Again it's connected via lan but no ICS.

Firewall settings is HTTPS and HTTP only on both?
Is that what you were referring to by firewall settings

This has been going on for a week so if I sound a little fed up you
know why. I've tried bluetooth, different cables....

Thanks for the help

 

[Stri]

Beside this links, try this: (On the Client PC)

1= Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .
Click on Connection Tab and click Set Up and follow the wizard instructions.
Also enable the sharing on the Firewall as Explained in on of the links,
try howtonetwork troubleshoot web page there are lots of scenarios and
solutions.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Hi Nass, thanks

I did as you said, selected small office network which led to the
network setup wizard. I set it to connected to the internet through a
residential gateway.
Again it's connected via lan but no ICS.

Firewall settings is HTTPS and HTTP only on both?
Is that what you were referring to by firewall settings

This has been going on for a week so if I sound a little fed up you
know why. I've tried bluetooth, different cables....

Thanks for the help

 

[Stri]

Beside this links, try this: (On the Client PC)

1= Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .
Click on Connection Tab and click Set Up and follow the wizard instructions.
Also enable the sharing on the Firewall as Explained in on of the links,
try howtonetwork troubleshoot web page there are lots of scenarios and
solutions.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Hi Nass, thanks

I did as you said, selected small office network which led to the
network setup wizard. I set it to connected to the internet through a
residential gateway.
Again it's connected via lan but no ICS.

Firewall settings is HTTPS and HTTP only on both?
Is that what you were referring to by firewall settings

This has been going on for a week so if I sound a little fed up you
know why. I've tried bluetooth, different cables....

Thanks for the help

 

[Guest]

Hi Nass, thanks

I did as you said, selected small office network which led to the
network setup wizard. I set it to connected to the internet through a
residential gateway.
Again it's connected via lan but no ICS.

Firewall settings is HTTPS and HTTP only on both?
Is that what you were referring to by firewall settings

This has been going on for a week so if I sound a little fed up you
know why. I've tried bluetooth, different cables....

Thanks for the help

Go through this and you will know where you gone wrong:
http://www.chicagotech.net/icssetup.htm
On the Firewall Enable File and Printer sharing and on Exceptions Try to
assign the ICS an access.
Too late here in the UK see you Tom if anybody didn't chime in and give an
answer.
Regards,
nass

 

[Stri]

Beside this links, try this: (On the Client PC)

1= Click start >> Control Panel >> Double Click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options, on the IE Properties window
you will see these Options:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs
| Advanced .
Click on Connection Tab and click Set Up and follow the wizard instructions.
Also enable the sharing on the Firewall as Explained in on of the links,
try howtonetwork troubleshoot web page there are lots of scenarios and
solutions.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass

Hi Nass, thanks

I did as you said, selected small office network which led to the
network setup wizard. I set it to connected to the internet through a
residential gateway.
Again it's connected via lan but no ICS.

Firewall settings is HTTPS and HTTP only on both?
Is that what you were referring to by firewall settings

This has been going on for a week so if I sound a little fed up you
know why. I've tried bluetooth, different cables....

Thanks for the help

 

[Stri]

I've no idea why there are multiple posts. I didn't make that happen
I'm using Google Groups....

I came to work today and asked my tutor (I'm studying to work for
Microsoft) and he said that this could not be achieved with a
crossover cable?

The network cards are LAN'd but it seems windows ICS doesn't like
crossover cable. Maybe there is a third part connection sharing
software.

Regards and thanks

Scottie

 

[Gordon]

I've no idea why there are multiple posts. I didn't make that happen
I'm using Google Groups....

I came to work today and asked my tutor (I'm studying to work for
Microsoft) and he said that this could not be achieved with a
crossover cable?

The method of connection between two machines should have no effect on ICS
whatsoever......

 

[Guest]

I've no idea why there are multiple posts. I didn't make that happen
I'm using Google Groups....

I came to work today and asked my tutor (I'm studying to work for
Microsoft) and he said that this could not be achieved with a
crossover cable?

The network cards are LAN'd but it seems windows ICS doesn't like
crossover cable. Maybe there is a third part connection sharing
software.

Regards and thanks

Scottie

Hi Scottie,
Her are some steps to perform and hopefully you will get Internet Connection
sharing up and running:
How to set up a ICS:
Hardware:
- Tow Computers
- The Host have Two NICs
- Croos-Over cable (if you will not use a hub with 10base-T/100base-T,
cat5, patch cabel)
- Client have a NIC installed and all TCP/IP, DNS configured to get the
IP Auto.
- Enabling the ICS on both the Host and the Client

1 - How to set the Host:
You need to set the Host first as the Host will play the Distributor Role in
the ICS so you need to
set up correctly to allow ICS;

Click Start >> Control Panel >> Network and internet connections >> Network
Connections then Right click My network paces
and select Properties.
Here you should see or have two internet connection one for your Internet
connection and one for your local Area Network (LAN).
Right click Internet Connection and select properties.
On the Properties Window click on Advanced Tab and check these boxes:
Internet Connection Sharing:
[ ] Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet
Connection

[ ] Allow other Network users to control or Disable the hared Internet
Connection.
Click [OK] to Confirm your settings and close the Internet connection Window.


2 - Setting up the Client:

The same Go to the Control panel and Network Connections >> here at least
you should have one Internet connection Icon or Service
Installed, if not then your NIC or hardware not installed and you need to
install it configure it.
On the Local Area Network Right click and select properties.
Under general tab Highlight the Internet Protocol and click properties.

* Client for Microsoft Networks
* Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 9If you don't have those then install
them)
Make sure the Machine getting an Automatic IP, DNS then click Advanced and
make sure also that there is not an old settings and all the DNS, WINs IP
filtering are all empty and there are no entries.
Troubleshooting Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308006
HTH.
Let us know without Multi-post <g>
Regards,
nass