Using ICS on my Windows XP

[Guest]

I am trying to use ICS to allow my Windows XP Home Edition PC (Host), and a
PC running Windows 98 first edition (Client) to share a connection to AOL.
When I try to connect to AOL (using ICS) I recieve the 691 error message
"Access was denied because the user name and/or password was invalid on the
domain." I am using the same screen name and password that I have always
used to sign on to AOL. I am connecting to AOL thru regular dial up on the
XP. I can sign in fine using my normal AOL connection on either computer.
I've tried the Networking Troubleshooter provided with my XP and it ran out
of options, and finally said I had a general networking problem and should
consult other sources. Is what I am trying to do possible? Thanks

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

This has been a problem with AOL for years. See:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321644

Maybe the newer AOL versions will work with ICS, but you would be better
advised to consult AOL help. Also, if you do a google search, there may be
3rd party/proxy solutions available.

Doug Sherman
MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

This has been a problem with AOL for years. See:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321644

Maybe the newer AOL versions will work with ICS, but you would be better
advised to consult AOL help. Also, if you do a google search, there may be
3rd party/proxy solutions available.

That's right, Doug.

Here's a free proxy server program that runs on Windows XP and can let
other computers access the Internet through an AOL connection:

AnalogX Proxy
http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/proxy.htm

The other computers won't be able to log into AOL, because AOL only
allows one screen name to log in at a time. They will be able to use
other Internet programs, like Internet Explorer, email programs, news
readers, etc.

NOTE: To protect your network and prevent malicious use by Internet
hackers, read and follow the suggestions in the following message that
appears when you run AnalogX:

WARNING - Proxy is currently running in an open state!

The proxy server is currently running in an open state, which
should only be used when you initially install the proxy server or
if you are attempting to verify that everything is configured
properly. Please read the security section of the documentation
for information on how to secure the proxy once it is successfully
configured - when it is running in a closed state this message will
no longer appear. When the proxy is running in an open state, it
is visible to other computers on the Internet and could potentially
be used by spammers or other Internet users to mask their
activities.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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[Guest]

If I use analogX on my XP system that has Norton Internet Security running do
the other PC on my LAN that connect through the Proxy get protected by NIS as
well. Not sure where AnalogX inserts itself in the protocol stack.

Any Ideas?

BTW that is some good info provided in this thread. I was looking all over
the web for an answer. I was just trying to set up ICS on my main XP PC and I
currently have AOL Dialup{Bleh}. It refused to play nice and share. I have 4
nodes on my LAN including a Web server (Not live yet}. I have a hard time
getting to use my 3Ghz system that has the massive AOL client because that is
the system my kids prefer to play their games. But I digress..

I'll give analogx a try. Pls let me know re my NIS question.

Thanks