Windows XP Networking Problems - Solution

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Sidney Walker

Hi,

I am having trouble accessing the Internet from the client computer on my

home network. The computer (host) that is accessing the internet via a

dial-up connection is running Windows XP SP2. The client computer is

running Windows 98 second edition. I am having no problems sharing or

transferring files from the host to client or client to host. I am up to

date with all the updates to the Windows operating systems.

I have had the Internet Sharing Connection working before for the client,

but it along with file sharing/transferring files was always sporadic from

day one. Some days it worked, next day it would not work. I have disabled

the Windows XP firewall and the Norton firewall. That has accomplished

nothing. No problems with the browser (IE or Firefox) on the host computer.

I have made the suggested changes to IE on the client of making sure the LAN

setting box to automatically detect settings is not checked on the client.

Firefox browser software is not on the client.

Recently I have been able to stabilize the file sharing/transferring

function by assigning the client computer's NIC TCP/IP setting a specific IP

address. I assigned it 192.168.0.2. The Windows XP SP2 computer's NIC

TCP/IP address is 192.168.0.1. I am able to ping both computer's addresses

with no problems from either computer.

As a last resort when none of the above changes worked I did the following

changes to the client. On the client computer NIC TCP/IP setting's tab I

entered a default gateway address of 192.168.0.1 and on the DNS tab I

assigned it a host name of NS.BELLSOUTH and a domain name of NET. Then I

entered two domain name servers. The DNS addresses I entered were

205.152.37.254 and 205.152.144.235. This didn't work either. I feel like I

have tried almost everything with no success.

For hardware I am using NETGEAR PA 301 PCI cards which work over my existing

home phone lines. They are working OK.

My ISP is Bell South.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Sidney
 
Hello Sidney,
Sorry to say I can't help with your problem. I am having the same problem
and thought I'd let you know that your not alone in your search for an answer.
My Win2000 Pro client computer can share and print with the host just
fine. But for some reason can no longer communicate with the internet.
I can ping both IP's and domain names, I can use tracert to find Yahoo.
But IExplorer finds the site and appears to be waiting for the page to load.
If I do find an answer I'll be sure to leave it posted here.
Danny
 
I have disabled

the Windows XP firewall and the Norton firewall. That has accomplished

nothing.
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Sidney,

I hope for you that it has accomplished nothing. You have not
mentioned on which computer you did that, but if you did it on a
computer that is connected to the Internet, then that computer
may well be beyond hope now due to multiple virus infections.

Please use http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm to get more
information.

Hans-Georg
 
I am having trouble accessing the Internet from the client computer on my

home network. The computer (host) that is accessing the internet via a

dial-up connection is running Windows XP SP2. The client computer is

running Windows 98 second edition. I am having no problems sharing or

transferring files from the host to client or client to host.
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I have exactly the same problem (tho' with DSL from Verizon), with
NETGEAR PA301 with two machines XP-SP2 and one WIN98. The only thing
that worked was to revert the host machine to XP-SP1. I hope someone
will find a fix for this and/or you have found a solution other than
this.

Best, Rob
 
I have exactly the same problem (tho' with DSL from Verizon), with
NETGEAR PA301 with two machines XP-SP2 and one WIN98. The only thing
that worked was to revert the host machine to XP-SP1. I hope someone
will find a fix for this and/or you have found a solution other than
this.

Best, Rob
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Rob,

I don't see a PA301 on the Netgear website.

What type of trouble are you having accessing the Internet? Are you using ICS
on the host? Have you asked for help here (I apologise but I don't recognise
your nym).
 
Rob,

I don't see a PA301 on the Netgear website.

What type of trouble are you having accessing the Internet? Are you using ICS
on the host? Have you asked for help here (I apologise but I don't recognise
your nym).
Click to expand...

Thanks for asking. Yes, after some two weeks of frustration, I did
ask here. Steve Winograd tried to help, but in the end (after trying
everything suggested that I could find posted and by him), I gave up
and reverted to SP1 -- where it worked again. (here as "SP2 problems
with internet sharing" 5/19-20)

You have to dig into the Netgear site
(http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp) and search for PA301. They
claim it (and its brother PA101) are still supported and their advice
was something I had already tried (static address). The support, I
surmise, has been outsourced to other parts of the world and prompt
replies are hard to come by. Right now I have a query with them to
see if there are more up-to-date drivers than what I have used. But
since it worked under XP-SP1 but not SP2, I think it must have
something to do with SP2.

If you have any suggestions I haven't tried, I'm more than willing
reinstall SP2 and strive again.

Thanks for your consideration,
Rob
 
Thanks for asking. Yes, after some two weeks of frustration, I did
ask here. Steve Winograd tried to help, but in the end (after trying
everything suggested that I could find posted and by him), I gave up
and reverted to SP1 -- where it worked again. (here as "SP2 problems
with internet sharing" 5/19-20)

You have to dig into the Netgear site
(http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp) and search for PA301. They
claim it (and its brother PA101) are still supported and their advice
was something I had already tried (static address). The support, I
surmise, has been outsourced to other parts of the world and prompt
replies are hard to come by. Right now I have a query with them to
see if there are more up-to-date drivers than what I have used. But
since it worked under XP-SP1 but not SP2, I think it must have
something to do with SP2.

If you have any suggestions I haven't tried, I'm more than willing
reinstall SP2 and strive again.

Thanks for your consideration,
Rob
Click to expand...

Hi Rob,

OK, I remember you now. You changed your nym. I followed that thread, from
time to time.

My suspicions are that the drivers for the PA301 are not SP2 compatible.

I did some reading about the PA301 from your link. I notice:
7. Will I need firewall software for the computer that is hosting the Internet
connection for the client computer?No, the Internet sharing software that is
included with the PA301/101 acts as a software router. Through the use of NAT,
the software will act as a secure firewall to protect your computer.

I wonder if the software router apparently included with the PA301 is the
problem. Obviously, if there's a NAT router in there, running the XP NSW and
trying to setup ICS is going to be a losing proposition.

I think the ball, right now, is in Netgear's court. They need to at least tell
you if they can support the PA301 with SP2. But that's doubtful if you
reference question #12.

12. What Operating Systems will the PA301/101 work with?The PA301 will work with
Windows 95/98. The PA101 will work with Windows 98 only.

My suggestion would be, as I repeat over and over, to use an Ethernet
infrastructure, and maybe get Ethernet compatible phone line devices. Maybe
there's an Ethernet to PA301 bridge? If you use Ethernet, you could get a NAT
router, and stop worrying with ICS. You wouldn't have to replace or bridge both
PA301's - just the one that connects to the ICS host.

Please do let us know how this works out for you.
 
Hi Rob,

OK, I remember you now. You changed your nym. I followed that thread, from
time to time.

My suspicions are that the drivers for the PA301 are not SP2 compatible.

I did some reading about the PA301 from your link. I notice:
7. Will I need firewall software for the computer that is hosting the Internet
connection for the client computer?No, the Internet sharing software that is
included with the PA301/101 acts as a software router. Through the use of NAT,
the software will act as a secure firewall to protect your computer.

I wonder if the software router apparently included with the PA301 is the
problem. Obviously, if there's a NAT router in there, running the XP NSW and
trying to setup ICS is going to be a losing proposition.

I think the ball, right now, is in Netgear's court. They need to at least tell
you if they can support the PA301 with SP2. But that's doubtful if you
reference question #12.

12. What Operating Systems will the PA301/101 work with?The PA301 will work with
Windows 95/98. The PA101 will work with Windows 98 only.

My suggestion would be, as I repeat over and over, to use an Ethernet
infrastructure, and maybe get Ethernet compatible phone line devices. Maybe
there's an Ethernet to PA301 bridge? If you use Ethernet, you could get a NAT
router, and stop worrying with ICS. You wouldn't have to replace or bridge both
PA301's - just the one that connects to the ICS host.

Please do let us know how this works out for you.
Click to expand...


Thanks Chuck,

You've given me another way to think about it. I'll pursue Netgear
and draft what to do with an ethernet infrastructure.

I really appeciate the help that people give here; you especially.

Thanks,
Rob
 
Thanks Chuck,

You've given me another way to think about it. I'll pursue Netgear
and draft what to do with an ethernet infrastructure.

I really appeciate the help that people give here; you especially.

Thanks,
Rob
Click to expand...

Thanks for your comments, Rob. I hope it works out for you.
 
Hi Rob,

OK, I remember you now. You changed your nym. I followed that thread, from
time to time.

My suspicions are that the drivers for the PA301 are not SP2 compatible.

I did some reading about the PA301 from your link. I notice:
7. Will I need firewall software for the computer that is hosting the Internet
connection for the client computer?No, the Internet sharing software that is
included with the PA301/101 acts as a software router. Through the use of NAT,
the software will act as a secure firewall to protect your computer.

I wonder if the software router apparently included with the PA301 is the
problem. Obviously, if there's a NAT router in there, running the XP NSW and
trying to setup ICS is going to be a losing proposition.

I think the ball, right now, is in Netgear's court. They need to at least tell
you if they can support the PA301 with SP2. But that's doubtful if you
reference question #12.

12. What Operating Systems will the PA301/101 work with?The PA301 will work with
Windows 95/98. The PA101 will work with Windows 98 only.

My suggestion would be, as I repeat over and over, to use an Ethernet
infrastructure, and maybe get Ethernet compatible phone line devices. Maybe
there's an Ethernet to PA301 bridge? If you use Ethernet, you could get a NAT
router, and stop worrying with ICS. You wouldn't have to replace or bridge both
PA301's - just the one that connects to the ICS host.

Please do let us know how this works out for you.
Click to expand...


Hi Chuck,

After several weeks of e-mailing back and forth (Netgear support
walking through all the steps suggested and implemented here), I was
bumped to level 2 support, which responded with EOL (end of life) and
the denial of support.

So, because of the physcial surroundings of my home network, I really
have to go with HPNA (about 450' through several rooms and three
outside walls). I've checked your website, but am unclear what
exactly I need to implement your suggestion re: router etc.

Would it be something like this? Dsl modem to Nat router to Ethernet
NIC to phoneline card to [clients] phoneline card? I already
appreciate greatly the help all have given, but would be even more
grateful for a site or push in the right direction.

Again, thanks,
Rob
 
Hi Rob,

OK, I remember you now. You changed your nym. I followed that thread, from
time to time.

My suspicions are that the drivers for the PA301 are not SP2 compatible.

I did some reading about the PA301 from your link. I notice:
7. Will I need firewall software for the computer that is hosting the Internet
connection for the client computer?No, the Internet sharing software that is
included with the PA301/101 acts as a software router. Through the use of NAT,
the software will act as a secure firewall to protect your computer.

I wonder if the software router apparently included with the PA301 is the
problem. Obviously, if there's a NAT router in there, running the XP NSW and
trying to setup ICS is going to be a losing proposition.

I think the ball, right now, is in Netgear's court. They need to at least tell
you if they can support the PA301 with SP2. But that's doubtful if you
reference question #12.

12. What Operating Systems will the PA301/101 work with?The PA301 will work with
Windows 95/98. The PA101 will work with Windows 98 only.

My suggestion would be, as I repeat over and over, to use an Ethernet
infrastructure, and maybe get Ethernet compatible phone line devices. Maybe
there's an Ethernet to PA301 bridge? If you use Ethernet, you could get a NAT
router, and stop worrying with ICS. You wouldn't have to replace or bridge both
PA301's - just the one that connects to the ICS host.

Please do let us know how this works out for you.
Click to expand...


Hi Chuck,

After several weeks of e-mailing back and forth (Netgear support
walking through all the steps suggested and implemented here), I was
bumped to level 2 support, which responded with EOL (end of life) and
the denial of support.

So, because of the physcial surroundings of my home network, I really
have to go with HPNA (about 450' through several rooms and three
outside walls). I've checked your website, but am unclear what
exactly I need to implement your suggestion re: router etc.

Would it be something like this? Dsl modem to Nat router to Ethernet
NIC to phoneline card to [clients] phoneline card? I already
appreciate greatly the help all have given, but would be even more
grateful for a site or push in the right direction.

Again, thanks,
Rob
Click to expand...

Rob,

Glad to help (assuming that I am). Since a router typically outputs Ethernet,
you'll need an Ethernet to HPNA bridge on the router end. On the client end,
you'll just have phone jacks connected to [client] phoneline cards. So
basically, all you need is one Ethernet to HPNA bridge (plus of course a
router).

Unfortunately, I just did a brief web search, and I can't find too much HPNA
equipment at all. It looks like there's new stuff coming out to bridge Ethernet
thru power lines, but HPNA not too much. Linksys only offers a PCI to HPNA
card, and a USB to HPNA adapter. I can't find any Netgear HPNA stuff at all.
So I'm not sure what to say, except you may have to make an HPNA bridge out of
one of your computers after all. :(

Or bite the bullet, move ahead, and start using power line bridges.
 
On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 14:21:50 -0500, "Sidney Walker"

I am having trouble accessing the Internet from the client computer on my

home network. The computer (host) that is accessing the internet via a

dial-up connection is running Windows XP SP2. The client computer is

running Windows 98 second edition. I am having no problems sharing or

transferring files from the host to client or client to host.


I have exactly the same problem (tho' with DSL from Verizon), with
NETGEAR PA301 with two machines XP-SP2 and one WIN98. The only thing
that worked was to revert the host machine to XP-SP1. I hope someone
will find a fix for this and/or you have found a solution other than
this.

Best, Rob

Rob,

I don't see a PA301 on the Netgear website.

What type of trouble are you having accessing the Internet? Are you using ICS
on the host? Have you asked for help here (I apologise but I don't recognise
your nym).

Thanks for asking. Yes, after some two weeks of frustration, I did
ask here. Steve Winograd tried to help, but in the end (after trying
everything suggested that I could find posted and by him), I gave up
and reverted to SP1 -- where it worked again. (here as "SP2 problems
with internet sharing" 5/19-20)

You have to dig into the Netgear site
(http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp) and search for PA301. They
claim it (and its brother PA101) are still supported and their advice
was something I had already tried (static address). The support, I
surmise, has been outsourced to other parts of the world and prompt
replies are hard to come by. Right now I have a query with them to
see if there are more up-to-date drivers than what I have used. But
since it worked under XP-SP1 but not SP2, I think it must have
something to do with SP2.

If you have any suggestions I haven't tried, I'm more than willing
reinstall SP2 and strive again.

Thanks for your consideration,
Rob

Hi Rob,

OK, I remember you now. You changed your nym. I followed that thread, from
time to time.

My suspicions are that the drivers for the PA301 are not SP2 compatible.

I did some reading about the PA301 from your link. I notice:
7. Will I need firewall software for the computer that is hosting the Internet
connection for the client computer?No, the Internet sharing software that is
included with the PA301/101 acts as a software router. Through the use of NAT,
the software will act as a secure firewall to protect your computer.

I wonder if the software router apparently included with the PA301 is the
problem. Obviously, if there's a NAT router in there, running the XP NSW and
trying to setup ICS is going to be a losing proposition.

I think the ball, right now, is in Netgear's court. They need to at least tell
you if they can support the PA301 with SP2. But that's doubtful if you
reference question #12.

12. What Operating Systems will the PA301/101 work with?The PA301 will work with
Windows 95/98. The PA101 will work with Windows 98 only.

My suggestion would be, as I repeat over and over, to use an Ethernet
infrastructure, and maybe get Ethernet compatible phone line devices. Maybe
there's an Ethernet to PA301 bridge? If you use Ethernet, you could get a NAT
router, and stop worrying with ICS. You wouldn't have to replace or bridge both
PA301's - just the one that connects to the ICS host.

Please do let us know how this works out for you.
Click to expand...


Hi Chuck,

After several weeks of e-mailing back and forth (Netgear support
walking through all the steps suggested and implemented here), I was
bumped to level 2 support, which responded with EOL (end of life) and
the denial of support.

So, because of the physcial surroundings of my home network, I really
have to go with HPNA (about 450' through several rooms and three
outside walls). I've checked your website, but am unclear what
exactly I need to implement your suggestion re: router etc.

Would it be something like this? Dsl modem to Nat router to Ethernet
NIC to phoneline card to [clients] phoneline card? I already
appreciate greatly the help all have given, but would be even more
grateful for a site or push in the right direction.

Again, thanks,
Rob
Click to expand...

Rob,

Glad to help (assuming that I am). Since a router typically outputs Ethernet,
you'll need an Ethernet to HPNA bridge on the router end. On the client end,
you'll just have phone jacks connected to [client] phoneline cards. So
basically, all you need is one Ethernet to HPNA bridge (plus of course a
router).

Unfortunately, I just did a brief web search, and I can't find too much HPNA
equipment at all. It looks like there's new stuff coming out to bridge Ethernet
thru power lines, but HPNA not too much. Linksys only offers a PCI to HPNA
card, and a USB to HPNA adapter. I can't find any Netgear HPNA stuff at all.
So I'm not sure what to say, except you may have to make an HPNA bridge out of
one of your computers after all. :(

Or bite the bullet, move ahead, and start using power line bridges.
Click to expand...

Chuck,

Again, thanks. I followed up on what you suggested and, having
traveled too much, remembered that hotels/motels have phoneline
access. Once I remembered that, then Google did the rest. So,
net-sys has what seems to be the right stuff and have ordered it.

The stuff should arrive in a week or so and will follow your recs.

Thanks....

Rob
 
On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 14:21:50 -0500, "Sidney Walker"

I am having trouble accessing the Internet from the client computer on my

home network. The computer (host) that is accessing the internet via a

dial-up connection is running Windows XP SP2. The client computer is

running Windows 98 second edition. I am having no problems sharing or

transferring files from the host to client or client to host.


I have exactly the same problem (tho' with DSL from Verizon), with
NETGEAR PA301 with two machines XP-SP2 and one WIN98. The only thing
that worked was to revert the host machine to XP-SP1. I hope someone
will find a fix for this and/or you have found a solution other than
this.

Best, Rob

Rob,

I don't see a PA301 on the Netgear website.

What type of trouble are you having accessing the Internet? Are you using ICS
on the host? Have you asked for help here (I apologise but I don't recognise
your nym).

Thanks for asking. Yes, after some two weeks of frustration, I did
ask here. Steve Winograd tried to help, but in the end (after trying
everything suggested that I could find posted and by him), I gave up
and reverted to SP1 -- where it worked again. (here as "SP2 problems
with internet sharing" 5/19-20)

You have to dig into the Netgear site
(http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp) and search for PA301. They
claim it (and its brother PA101) are still supported and their advice
was something I had already tried (static address). The support, I
surmise, has been outsourced to other parts of the world and prompt
replies are hard to come by. Right now I have a query with them to
see if there are more up-to-date drivers than what I have used. But
since it worked under XP-SP1 but not SP2, I think it must have
something to do with SP2.

If you have any suggestions I haven't tried, I'm more than willing
reinstall SP2 and strive again.

Thanks for your consideration,
Rob

Hi Rob,

OK, I remember you now. You changed your nym. I followed that thread, from
time to time.

My suspicions are that the drivers for the PA301 are not SP2 compatible.

I did some reading about the PA301 from your link. I notice:
7. Will I need firewall software for the computer that is hosting the Internet
connection for the client computer?No, the Internet sharing software that is
included with the PA301/101 acts as a software router. Through the use of NAT,
the software will act as a secure firewall to protect your computer.

I wonder if the software router apparently included with the PA301 is the
problem. Obviously, if there's a NAT router in there, running the XP NSW and
trying to setup ICS is going to be a losing proposition.

I think the ball, right now, is in Netgear's court. They need to at least tell
you if they can support the PA301 with SP2. But that's doubtful if you
reference question #12.

12. What Operating Systems will the PA301/101 work with?The PA301 will work with
Windows 95/98. The PA101 will work with Windows 98 only.

My suggestion would be, as I repeat over and over, to use an Ethernet
infrastructure, and maybe get Ethernet compatible phone line devices. Maybe
there's an Ethernet to PA301 bridge? If you use Ethernet, you could get a NAT
router, and stop worrying with ICS. You wouldn't have to replace or bridge both
PA301's - just the one that connects to the ICS host.

Please do let us know how this works out for you.


Hi Chuck,

After several weeks of e-mailing back and forth (Netgear support
walking through all the steps suggested and implemented here), I was
bumped to level 2 support, which responded with EOL (end of life) and
the denial of support.

So, because of the physcial surroundings of my home network, I really
have to go with HPNA (about 450' through several rooms and three
outside walls). I've checked your website, but am unclear what
exactly I need to implement your suggestion re: router etc.

Would it be something like this? Dsl modem to Nat router to Ethernet
NIC to phoneline card to [clients] phoneline card? I already
appreciate greatly the help all have given, but would be even more
grateful for a site or push in the right direction.

Again, thanks,
Rob
Click to expand...

Rob,

Glad to help (assuming that I am). Since a router typically outputs Ethernet,
you'll need an Ethernet to HPNA bridge on the router end. On the client end,
you'll just have phone jacks connected to [client] phoneline cards. So
basically, all you need is one Ethernet to HPNA bridge (plus of course a
router).

Unfortunately, I just did a brief web search, and I can't find too much HPNA
equipment at all. It looks like there's new stuff coming out to bridge Ethernet
thru power lines, but HPNA not too much. Linksys only offers a PCI to HPNA
card, and a USB to HPNA adapter. I can't find any Netgear HPNA stuff at all.
So I'm not sure what to say, except you may have to make an HPNA bridge out of
one of your computers after all. :(

Or bite the bullet, move ahead, and start using power line bridges.
Click to expand...

Chuck,

Again, thanks. I followed up on what you suggested and, having
traveled too much, remembered that hotels/motels have phoneline
access. Once I remembered that, then Google did the rest. So,
net-sys has what seems to be the right stuff and have ordered it.

The stuff should arrive in a week or so and will follow your recs.

Thanks....

Rob
Click to expand...

Rob,

I think you lost me there. What do the presence of phone lines in hotels /
motels have to do with HPNA networking in your home?
 
On Wed, 2 Feb 2005 14:21:50 -0500, "Sidney Walker"

I am having trouble accessing the Internet from the client computer on my

home network. The computer (host) that is accessing the internet via a

dial-up connection is running Windows XP SP2. The client computer is

running Windows 98 second edition. I am having no problems sharing or

transferring files from the host to client or client to host.


I have exactly the same problem (tho' with DSL from Verizon), with
NETGEAR PA301 with two machines XP-SP2 and one WIN98. The only thing
that worked was to revert the host machine to XP-SP1. I hope someone
will find a fix for this and/or you have found a solution other than
this.

Best, Rob

Rob,

I don't see a PA301 on the Netgear website.

What type of trouble are you having accessing the Internet? Are you using ICS
on the host? Have you asked for help here (I apologise but I don't recognise
your nym).

Thanks for asking. Yes, after some two weeks of frustration, I did
ask here. Steve Winograd tried to help, but in the end (after trying
everything suggested that I could find posted and by him), I gave up
and reverted to SP1 -- where it worked again. (here as "SP2 problems
with internet sharing" 5/19-20)

You have to dig into the Netgear site
(http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp) and search for PA301. They
claim it (and its brother PA101) are still supported and their advice
was something I had already tried (static address). The support, I
surmise, has been outsourced to other parts of the world and prompt
replies are hard to come by. Right now I have a query with them to
see if there are more up-to-date drivers than what I have used. But
since it worked under XP-SP1 but not SP2, I think it must have
something to do with SP2.

If you have any suggestions I haven't tried, I'm more than willing
reinstall SP2 and strive again.

Thanks for your consideration,
Rob

Hi Rob,

OK, I remember you now. You changed your nym. I followed that thread, from
time to time.

My suspicions are that the drivers for the PA301 are not SP2 compatible.

I did some reading about the PA301 from your link. I notice:
7. Will I need firewall software for the computer that is hosting the Internet
connection for the client computer?No, the Internet sharing software that is
included with the PA301/101 acts as a software router. Through the use of NAT,
the software will act as a secure firewall to protect your computer.

I wonder if the software router apparently included with the PA301 is the
problem. Obviously, if there's a NAT router in there, running the XP NSW and
trying to setup ICS is going to be a losing proposition.

I think the ball, right now, is in Netgear's court. They need to at least tell
you if they can support the PA301 with SP2. But that's doubtful if you
reference question #12.

12. What Operating Systems will the PA301/101 work with?The PA301 will work with
Windows 95/98. The PA101 will work with Windows 98 only.

My suggestion would be, as I repeat over and over, to use an Ethernet
infrastructure, and maybe get Ethernet compatible phone line devices. Maybe
there's an Ethernet to PA301 bridge? If you use Ethernet, you could get a NAT
router, and stop worrying with ICS. You wouldn't have to replace or bridge both
PA301's - just the one that connects to the ICS host.

Please do let us know how this works out for you.


Hi Chuck,

After several weeks of e-mailing back and forth (Netgear support
walking through all the steps suggested and implemented here), I was
bumped to level 2 support, which responded with EOL (end of life) and
the denial of support.

So, because of the physcial surroundings of my home network, I really
have to go with HPNA (about 450' through several rooms and three
outside walls). I've checked your website, but am unclear what
exactly I need to implement your suggestion re: router etc.

Would it be something like this? Dsl modem to Nat router to Ethernet
NIC to phoneline card to [clients] phoneline card? I already
appreciate greatly the help all have given, but would be even more
grateful for a site or push in the right direction.

Again, thanks,
Rob

Rob,

Glad to help (assuming that I am). Since a router typically outputs Ethernet,
you'll need an Ethernet to HPNA bridge on the router end. On the client end,
you'll just have phone jacks connected to [client] phoneline cards. So
basically, all you need is one Ethernet to HPNA bridge (plus of course a
router).

Unfortunately, I just did a brief web search, and I can't find too much HPNA
equipment at all. It looks like there's new stuff coming out to bridge Ethernet
thru power lines, but HPNA not too much. Linksys only offers a PCI to HPNA
card, and a USB to HPNA adapter. I can't find any Netgear HPNA stuff at all.
So I'm not sure what to say, except you may have to make an HPNA bridge out of
one of your computers after all. :(

Or bite the bullet, move ahead, and start using power line bridges.
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Chuck,

Again, thanks. I followed up on what you suggested and, having
traveled too much, remembered that hotels/motels have phoneline
access. Once I remembered that, then Google did the rest. So,
net-sys has what seems to be the right stuff and have ordered it.

The stuff should arrive in a week or so and will follow your recs.

Thanks....

Rob
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Rob,

I think you lost me there. What do the presence of phone lines in hotels /
motels have to do with HPNA networking in your home?
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Chuck,

Hotels provide internet access (and indeed some hotel network
connectivity) in each room and when I looked noticed that they had a
phoneline splitter. So, the technology is the same for me to provide
home network over phonelines as for them. Anyway, I did call to make
sure.

Again, thx,
Rob
 
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