"happy37" wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I will be switching to broadband within the next few weeks after being on
> “dial-up” for so many years.
>
> Unfortunately, I have had a technical problem with the phone wiring in my
> home and that should be sorted this week.
>
> Once the telephone cable is replaced and connected with a BT socket, then
> all will be up and running so that I can place my broadband order.
>
> However, to the point, I have some more questions about implementing ICS
> with Windows XP Professional on my 2 PCs so that I can get ICS up and running
> without any problems when my broadband is activated.
>
> My two PCs' are on a network and can “see” each other okay.
>
> I can share all files as well as printing between the two PCs'.
>
> Here is the problem -
>
> The IP addresses of the computers are “manually configured” according to
> Windows.
>
> The static IP addresses are the ones that I have given to each computer by
> myself as Windows/DHCP does not allocate any IP addresses by itself.
>
> These are in a range of numbers that start with 131.107.2.xxx to
> 131.107.2.xxx for both computers.
>
> So, what is the problem? - could it be faulty network patch cables between
> the two computers?
>
> Or, could it be a faulty switch?
>
> How come DHCP doesn't allocate the IP addresses by itself?
>
> How do I check if DHCP is enabled and working?
>
> Either way, what should I do to address and resolve the problem so that I
> can use ICS?
>
> Does ICS work with static IP addresses or not?
>
> Would I need to include a subnet mask as well?
>
> According to this website here:-
>
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm
>
> and
>
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
>
> it says that:-
>
> “ WARNING #1: When you enable ICS, the network adapter connected to the
> local area network is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.0.1. The client
> computers are assigned other IP addresses in the 192.168.0.x range. These
> addresses may not be compatible with an existing network. ”
>
> So, if I have already assigned static IP addresses to my 2 computers, then
> how will this affect my LAN?
>
> Will I still be able to “see” my PCs' on the LAN, as well as sharing files
> and my printer?
>
> If this is a silly question, then please forgive me - I don't have any
> problem with networking at all as I do a lot of it on a daily basis, it's
> just that the ICS concept has got me stumped as I have never needed to use it
> before.
>
> You will probably also say:-
>
> Forget ICS and use a router - I do not want to go down the router way of
> things as I will only use the Internet enough on both computers on a daily
> basis for emails and general surfing. I just want a fast connection to do all
> this on both computers.
>
> If I have missed any points that I have not covered here, please let me know.
>
> All replies will be welcome and gratefully received.
>
> I look forward to your response.
>
> Please keep up the good work.
>
> Regards
>
> happy37
>
>

"jmwills" wrote:

> Is the firewall configured for ICS?  Frankly, the time and hassle you have
> with ICS is time and money better spent on a router.
> --
> MCP (2K) Net+, A+
> Server-Networking MVP
>
>
> "happy37" wrote:
>
> > Hi all
> >
> > I will be switching to broadband within the next few weeks after being on
> > “dial-up” for so many years.
> >
> > Unfortunately, I have had a technical problem with the phone wiring in my
> > home and that should be sorted this week.
> >
> > Once the telephone cable is replaced and connected with a BT socket, then
> > all will be up and running so that I can place my broadband order.
> >
> > However, to the point, I have some more questions about implementing ICS
> > with Windows XP Professional on my 2 PCs so that I can get ICS up and running
> > without any problems when my broadband is activated.
> >
> > My two PCs' are on a network and can “see” each other okay.
> >
> > I can share all files as well as printing between the two PCs'.
> >
> > Here is the problem -
> >
> > The IP addresses of the computers are “manually configured” according to
> > Windows.
> >
> > The static IP addresses are the ones that I have given to each computer by
> > myself as Windows/DHCP does not allocate any IP addresses by itself.
> >
> > These are in a range of numbers that start with 131.107.2.xxx to
> > 131.107.2.xxx for both computers.
> >
> > So, what is the problem? - could it be faulty network patch cables between
> > the two computers?
> >
> > Or, could it be a faulty switch?
> >
> > How come DHCP doesn't allocate the IP addresses by itself?
> >
> > How do I check if DHCP is enabled and working?
> >
> > Either way, what should I do to address and resolve the problem so that I
> > can use ICS?
> >
> > Does ICS work with static IP addresses or not?
> >
> > Would I need to include a subnet mask as well?
> >
> > According to this website here:-
> >
> > http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm
> >
> > and
> >
> > http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
> >
> > it says that:-
> >
> > “ WARNING #1: When you enable ICS, the network adapter connected to the
> > local area network is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.0.1. The client
> > computers are assigned other IP addresses in the 192.168.0.x range. These
> > addresses may not be compatible with an existing network. ”
> >
> > So, if I have already assigned static IP addresses to my 2 computers, then
> > how will this affect my LAN?
> >
> > Will I still be able to “see” my PCs' on the LAN, as well as sharing files
> > and my printer?
> >
> > If this is a silly question, then please forgive me - I don't have any
> > problem with networking at all as I do a lot of it on a daily basis, it's
> > just that the ICS concept has got me stumped as I have never needed to use it
> > before.
> >
> > You will probably also say:-
> >
> > Forget ICS and use a router - I do not want to go down the router way of
> > things as I will only use the Internet enough on both computers on a daily
> > basis for emails and general surfing. I just want a fast connection to do all
> > this on both computers.
> >
> > If I have missed any points that I have not covered here, please let me know.
> >
> > All replies will be welcome and gratefully received.
> >
> > I look forward to your response.
> >
> > Please keep up the good work.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > happy37
> >
> >

"happy37" wrote:

> Which firewall are we talking about? - Windows Firewall ot Norton Internet
> Security 2006 which is what I am running on both PCs.
>
> How would I go about configuring the firewall for ICS?
>
> Thanks
>
> "jmwills" wrote:
>
> > Is the firewall configured for ICS?  Frankly, the time and hassle you have
> > with ICS is time and money better spent on a router.
> > --
> > MCP (2K) Net+, A+
> > Server-Networking MVP
> >
> >
> > "happy37" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all
> > >
> > > I will be switching to broadband within the next few weeks after being on
> > > “dial-up” for so many years.
> > >
> > > Unfortunately, I have had a technical problem with the phone wiring in my
> > > home and that should be sorted this week.
> > >
> > > Once the telephone cable is replaced and connected with a BT socket, then
> > > all will be up and running so that I can place my broadband order.
> > >
> > > However, to the point, I have some more questions about implementing ICS
> > > with Windows XP Professional on my 2 PCs so that I can get ICS up and running
> > > without any problems when my broadband is activated.
> > >
> > > My two PCs' are on a network and can “see” each other okay.
> > >
> > > I can share all files as well as printing between the two PCs'.
> > >
> > > Here is the problem -
> > >
> > > The IP addresses of the computers are “manually configured” according to
> > > Windows.
> > >
> > > The static IP addresses are the ones that I have given to each computer by
> > > myself as Windows/DHCP does not allocate any IP addresses by itself.
> > >
> > > These are in a range of numbers that start with 131.107.2.xxx to
> > > 131.107.2.xxx for both computers.
> > >
> > > So, what is the problem? - could it be faulty network patch cables between
> > > the two computers?
> > >
> > > Or, could it be a faulty switch?
> > >
> > > How come DHCP doesn't allocate the IP addresses by itself?
> > >
> > > How do I check if DHCP is enabled and working?
> > >
> > > Either way, what should I do to address and resolve the problem so that I
> > > can use ICS?
> > >
> > > Does ICS work with static IP addresses or not?
> > >
> > > Would I need to include a subnet mask as well?
> > >
> > > According to this website here:-
> > >
> > > http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm
> > >
> > > and
> > >
> > > http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
> > >
> > > it says that:-
> > >
> > > “ WARNING #1: When you enable ICS, the network adapter connected to the
> > > local area network is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.0.1. The client
> > > computers are assigned other IP addresses in the 192.168.0.x range. These
> > > addresses may not be compatible with an existing network. ”
> > >
> > > So, if I have already assigned static IP addresses to my 2 computers, then
> > > how will this affect my LAN?
> > >
> > > Will I still be able to “see” my PCs' on the LAN, as well as sharing files
> > > and my printer?
> > >
> > > If this is a silly question, then please forgive me - I don't have any
> > > problem with networking at all as I do a lot of it on a daily basis, it's
> > > just that the ICS concept has got me stumped as I have never needed to use it
> > > before.
> > >
> > > You will probably also say:-
> > >
> > > Forget ICS and use a router - I do not want to go down the router way of
> > > things as I will only use the Internet enough on both computers on a daily
> > > basis for emails and general surfing. I just want a fast connection to do all
> > > this on both computers.
> > >
> > > If I have missed any points that I have not covered here, please let me know.
> > >
> > > All replies will be welcome and gratefully received.
> > >
> > > I look forward to your response.
> > >
> > > Please keep up the good work.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > happy37
> > >
> > >

"jmwills" wrote:

> Consult the manual and the Help Files.  I do not use that program so am at a
> loss but it has to be set to allow traffic between the two.  A quick test
> would be to shut it down and see if ICS works, if so, then you know you have
> a configuration issue with that product.
> --
> MCP (2K) Net+, A+
> Server-Networking MVP
>
>
> "happy37" wrote:
>
> > Which firewall are we talking about? - Windows Firewall ot Norton Internet
> > Security 2006 which is what I am running on both PCs.
> >
> > How would I go about configuring the firewall for ICS?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > "jmwills" wrote:
> >
> > > Is the firewall configured for ICS?  Frankly, the time and hassle you have
> > > with ICS is time and money better spent on a router.
> > > --
> > > MCP (2K) Net+, A+
> > > Server-Networking MVP
> > >
> > >
> > > "happy37" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi all
> > > >
> > > > I will be switching to broadband within the next few weeks after being on
> > > > “dial-up” for so many years.
> > > >
> > > > Unfortunately, I have had a technical problem with the phone wiring in my
> > > > home and that should be sorted this week.
> > > >
> > > > Once the telephone cable is replaced and connected with a BT socket, then
> > > > all will be up and running so that I can place my broadband order.
> > > >
> > > > However, to the point, I have some more questions about implementing ICS
> > > > with Windows XP Professional on my 2 PCs so that I can get ICS up and running
> > > > without any problems when my broadband is activated.
> > > >
> > > > My two PCs' are on a network and can “see” each other okay.
> > > >
> > > > I can share all files as well as printing between the two PCs'.
> > > >
> > > > Here is the problem -
> > > >
> > > > The IP addresses of the computers are “manually configured” according to
> > > > Windows.
> > > >
> > > > The static IP addresses are the ones that I have given to each computer by
> > > > myself as Windows/DHCP does not allocate any IP addresses by itself.
> > > >
> > > > These are in a range of numbers that start with 131.107.2.xxx to
> > > > 131.107.2.xxx for both computers.
> > > >
> > > > So, what is the problem? - could it be faulty network patch cables between
> > > > the two computers?
> > > >
> > > > Or, could it be a faulty switch?
> > > >
> > > > How come DHCP doesn't allocate the IP addresses by itself?
> > > >
> > > > How do I check if DHCP is enabled and working?
> > > >
> > > > Either way, what should I do to address and resolve the problem so that I
> > > > can use ICS?
> > > >
> > > > Does ICS work with static IP addresses or not?
> > > >
> > > > Would I need to include a subnet mask as well?
> > > >
> > > > According to this website here:-
> > > >
> > > > http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm
> > > >
> > > > and
> > > >
> > > > http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
> > > >
> > > > it says that:-
> > > >
> > > > “ WARNING #1: When you enable ICS, the network adapter connected to the
> > > > local area network is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.0.1. The client
> > > > computers are assigned other IP addresses in the 192.168.0.x range. These
> > > > addresses may not be compatible with an existing network. ”
> > > >
> > > > So, if I have already assigned static IP addresses to my 2 computers, then
> > > > how will this affect my LAN?
> > > >
> > > > Will I still be able to “see” my PCs' on the LAN, as well as sharing files
> > > > and my printer?
> > > >
> > > > If this is a silly question, then please forgive me - I don't have any
> > > > problem with networking at all as I do a lot of it on a daily basis, it's
> > > > just that the ICS concept has got me stumped as I have never needed to use it
> > > > before.
> > > >
> > > > You will probably also say:-
> > > >
> > > > Forget ICS and use a router - I do not want to go down the router way of
> > > > things as I will only use the Internet enough on both computers on a daily
> > > > basis for emails and general surfing. I just want a fast connection to do all
> > > > this on both computers.
> > > >
> > > > If I have missed any points that I have not covered here, please let me know.
> > > >
> > > > All replies will be welcome and gratefully received.
> > > >
> > > > I look forward to your response.
> > > >
> > > > Please keep up the good work.
> > > >
> > > > Regards
> > > >
> > > > happy37
> > > >
> > > >

"happy37" wrote:

> Hi again
>
> Thanks for your reply.
>
> Will try this and see how it goes - will post back to let you know how I get
> on.
>
> Yet, please could you advise about the issue with the IP addresses?
>
> “ The IP addresses of the computers are “manually configured” according to
> Windows.
> 
> The static IP addresses are the ones that I have given to each computer by
> myself as Windows/DHCP does not allocate any IP addresses by itself.
> 
> These are in a range of numbers that start with 131.107.2.xxx to
> 131.107.2.xxx for both computers.
> 
> So, what is the problem? - could it be faulty network patch cables between
> the two computers?
> 
> Or, could it be a faulty switch?
> 
> How come DHCP doesn't allocate the IP addresses by itself?
> 
> How do I check if DHCP is enabled and working? - do I need DHCP?
> 
> Either way, what should I do to address and resolve the problem so that I
> can use ICS?
> 
> Does ICS work with static IP addresses or not? ”
>
> If the network adapter is given a static IP address of 192.168.0.1., then
> would it make sense to give the other PC an IP address of 192.168.0.x.?
>
> Or is this done automatically by Windows?
>
> I look forward to your response.
>
> Thanks
>
> "jmwills" wrote:
>
> > Consult the manual and the Help Files.  I do not use that program so am at a
> > loss but it has to be set to allow traffic between the two.  A quick test
> > would be to shut it down and see if ICS works, if so, then you know you have
> > a configuration issue with that product.
> > --
> > MCP (2K) Net+, A+
> > Server-Networking MVP
> >
> >
> > "happy37" wrote:
> >
> > > Which firewall are we talking about? - Windows Firewall ot Norton Internet
> > > Security 2006 which is what I am running on both PCs.
> > >
> > > How would I go about configuring the firewall for ICS?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > "jmwills" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Is the firewall configured for ICS?  Frankly, the time and hassle you have
> > > > with ICS is time and money better spent on a router.
> > > > --
> > > > MCP (2K) Net+, A+
> > > > Server-Networking MVP
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "happy37" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi all
> > > > >
> > > > > I will be switching to broadband within the next few weeks after being on
> > > > > “dial-up” for so many years.
> > > > >
> > > > > Unfortunately, I have had a technical problem with the phone wiring in my
> > > > > home and that should be sorted this week.
> > > > >
> > > > > Once the telephone cable is replaced and connected with a BT socket, then
> > > > > all will be up and running so that I can place my broadband order.
> > > > >
> > > > > However, to the point, I have some more questions about implementing ICS
> > > > > with Windows XP Professional on my 2 PCs so that I can get ICS up and running
> > > > > without any problems when my broadband is activated.
> > > > >
> > > > > My two PCs' are on a network and can “see” each other okay.
> > > > >
> > > > > I can share all files as well as printing between the two PCs'.
> > > > >
> > > > > Here is the problem -
> > > > >
> > > > > The IP addresses of the computers are “manually configured” according to
> > > > > Windows.
> > > > >
> > > > > The static IP addresses are the ones that I have given to each computer by
> > > > > myself as Windows/DHCP does not allocate any IP addresses by itself.
> > > > >
> > > > > These are in a range of numbers that start with 131.107.2.xxx to
> > > > > 131.107.2.xxx for both computers.
> > > > >
> > > > > So, what is the problem? - could it be faulty network patch cables between
> > > > > the two computers?
> > > > >
> > > > > Or, could it be a faulty switch?
> > > > >
> > > > > How come DHCP doesn't allocate the IP addresses by itself?
> > > > >
> > > > > How do I check if DHCP is enabled and working?
> > > > >
> > > > > Either way, what should I do to address and resolve the problem so that I
> > > > > can use ICS?
> > > > >
> > > > > Does ICS work with static IP addresses or not?
> > > > >
> > > > > Would I need to include a subnet mask as well?
> > > > >
> > > > > According to this website here:-
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > and
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
> > > > >
> > > > > it says that:-
> > > > >
> > > > > “ WARNING #1: When you enable ICS, the network adapter connected to the
> > > > > local area network is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.0.1. The client
> > > > > computers are assigned other IP addresses in the 192.168.0.x range. These
> > > > > addresses may not be compatible with an existing network. ”
> > > > >
> > > > > So, if I have already assigned static IP addresses to my 2 computers, then
> > > > > how will this affect my LAN?
> > > > >
> > > > > Will I still be able to “see” my PCs' on the LAN, as well as sharing files
> > > > > and my printer?
> > > > >
> > > > > If this is a silly question, then please forgive me - I don't have any
> > > > > problem with networking at all as I do a lot of it on a daily basis, it's
> > > > > just that the ICS concept has got me stumped as I have never needed to use it
> > > > > before.
> > > > >
> > > > > You will probably also say:-
> > > > >
> > > > > Forget ICS and use a router - I do not want to go down the router way of
> > > > > things as I will only use the Internet enough on both computers on a daily
> > > > > basis for emails and general surfing. I just want a fast connection to do all
> > > > > this on both computers.
> > > > >
> > > > > If I have missed any points that I have not covered here, please let me know.
> > > > >
> > > > > All replies will be welcome and gratefully received.
> > > > >
> > > > > I look forward to your response.
> > > > >
> > > > > Please keep up the good work.
> > > > >
> > > > > Regards
> > > > >
> > > > > happy37
> > > > >
> > > > >

> Hi all
>
> I will be switching to broadband within the next few weeks after being on
> "dial-up" for so many years.
>
> Unfortunately, I have had a technical problem with the phone wiring in my
> home and that should be sorted this week.
>
> Once the telephone cable is replaced and connected with a BT socket, then
> all will be up and running so that I can place my broadband order.
>
> However, to the point, I have some more questions about implementing ICS
> with Windows XP Professional on my 2 PCs so that I can get ICS up and running
> without any problems when my broadband is activated.
>
> My two PCs' are on a network and can "see" each other okay.
>
> I can share all files as well as printing between the two PCs'.
>
> Here is the problem -
>
> The IP addresses of the computers are "manually configured" according to
> Windows.
>
> The static IP addresses are the ones that I have given to each computer by
> myself as Windows/DHCP does not allocate any IP addresses by itself.
>
> These are in a range of numbers that start with 131.107.2.xxx to
> 131.107.2.xxx for both computers.
>
> So, what is the problem? - could it be faulty network patch cables between
> the two computers?
>
> Or, could it be a faulty switch?
>
> How come DHCP doesn't allocate the IP addresses by itself?
>
> How do I check if DHCP is enabled and working?
>
> Either way, what should I do to address and resolve the problem so that I
> can use ICS?
>
> Does ICS work with static IP addresses or not?
>
> Would I need to include a subnet mask as well?
>
> According to this website here:-
>
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm
>
> and
>
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
>
> it says that:-
>
> " WARNING #1: When you enable ICS, the network adapter connected to the
> local area network is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.0.1. The client
> computers are assigned other IP addresses in the 192.168.0.x range. These
> addresses may not be compatible with an existing network. "
>
> So, if I have already assigned static IP addresses to my 2 computers, then
> how will this affect my LAN?
>
> Will I still be able to "see" my PCs' on the LAN, as well as sharing files
> and my printer?
>
> If this is a silly question, then please forgive me - I don't have any
> problem with networking at all as I do a lot of it on a daily basis, it's
> just that the ICS concept has got me stumped as I have never needed to use it
> before.
>
> You will probably also say:-
>
> Forget ICS and use a router - I do not want to go down the router way of
> things as I will only use the Internet enough on both computers on a daily
> basis for emails and general surfing. I just want a fast connection to do all
> this on both computers.
>
> If I have missed any points that I have not covered here, please let me know.
>
> All replies will be welcome and gratefully received.
>
> I look forward to your response.
>
> Please keep up the good work.
>
> Regards
>
> happy37

>Hi all
>
>I will be switching to broadband within the next few weeks after being on
>“dial-up” for so many years.
>
>Unfortunately, I have had a technical problem with the phone wiring in my
>home and that should be sorted this week.
>
>Once the telephone cable is replaced and connected with a BT socket, then
>all will be up and running so that I can place my broadband order.
>
>However, to the point, I have some more questions about implementing ICS
>with Windows XP Professional on my 2 PCs so that I can get ICS up and running
>without any problems when my broadband is activated.
>
>My two PCs' are on a network and can “see” each other okay.
>
>I can share all files as well as printing between the two PCs'.
>
>Here is the problem -
>
>The IP addresses of the computers are “manually configured” according to
>Windows.
>
>The static IP addresses are the ones that I have given to each computer by
>myself as Windows/DHCP does not allocate any IP addresses by itself.
>
>These are in a range of numbers that start with 131.107.2.xxx to
>131.107.2.xxx for both computers.
>
>So, what is the problem? - could it be faulty network patch cables between
>the two computers?
>
>Or, could it be a faulty switch?
>
>How come DHCP doesn't allocate the IP addresses by itself?
>
>How do I check if DHCP is enabled and working?
>
>Either way, what should I do to address and resolve the problem so that I
>can use ICS?
>
>Does ICS work with static IP addresses or not?
>
>Would I need to include a subnet mask as well?
>
>According to this website here:-
>
>http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm
>
>and
>
>http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
>
>it says that:-
>
>“ WARNING #1: When you enable ICS, the network adapter connected to the
>local area network is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.0.1. The client
>computers are assigned other IP addresses in the 192.168.0.x range. These
>addresses may not be compatible with an existing network. ”
>
>So, if I have already assigned static IP addresses to my 2 computers, then
>how will this affect my LAN?
>
>Will I still be able to “see” my PCs' on the LAN, as well as sharing files
>and my printer?
>
>If this is a silly question, then please forgive me - I don't have any
>problem with networking at all as I do a lot of it on a daily basis, it's
>just that the ICS concept has got me stumped as I have never needed to use it
>before.
>
>You will probably also say:-
>
>Forget ICS and use a router - I do not want to go down the router way of
>things as I will only use the Internet enough on both computers on a daily
>basis for emails and general surfing. I just want a fast connection to do all
>this on both computers.
>
>If I have missed any points that I have not covered here, please let me know.
>
>All replies will be welcome and gratefully received.
>
>I look forward to your response.
>
>Please keep up the good work.
>
>Regards
>
>happy37

> In article <9C551D36-0999-43E6-BE8F-E0AD612FD***@microsoft.com>,
> happy37 <happ***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >Hi all
> >
> >I will be switching to broadband within the next few weeks after being on
> >"dial-up" for so many years.
> >
> >Unfortunately, I have had a technical problem with the phone wiring in my
> >home and that should be sorted this week.
> >
> >Once the telephone cable is replaced and connected with a BT socket, then
> >all will be up and running so that I can place my broadband order.
> >
> >However, to the point, I have some more questions about implementing ICS
> >with Windows XP Professional on my 2 PCs so that I can get ICS up and running
> >without any problems when my broadband is activated.
> >
> >My two PCs' are on a network and can "see" each other okay.
> >
> >I can share all files as well as printing between the two PCs'.
> >
> >Here is the problem -
> >
> >The IP addresses of the computers are "manually configured" according to
> >Windows.
> >
> >The static IP addresses are the ones that I have given to each computer by
> >myself as Windows/DHCP does not allocate any IP addresses by itself.
> >
> >These are in a range of numbers that start with 131.107.2.xxx to
> >131.107.2.xxx for both computers.
> >
> >So, what is the problem? - could it be faulty network patch cables between
> >the two computers?
> >
> >Or, could it be a faulty switch?
> >
> >How come DHCP doesn't allocate the IP addresses by itself?
> >
> >How do I check if DHCP is enabled and working?
> >
> >Either way, what should I do to address and resolve the problem so that I
> >can use ICS?
> >
> >Does ICS work with static IP addresses or not?
> >
> >Would I need to include a subnet mask as well?
> >
> >According to this website here:-
> >
> >http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm
> >
> >and
> >
> >http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/
> >
> >it says that:-
> >
> >" WARNING #1: When you enable ICS, the network adapter connected to the
> >local area network is assigned a static IP address of 192.168.0.1. The client
> >computers are assigned other IP addresses in the 192.168.0.x range. These
> >addresses may not be compatible with an existing network. "
> >
> >So, if I have already assigned static IP addresses to my 2 computers, then
> >how will this affect my LAN?
> >
> >Will I still be able to "see" my PCs' on the LAN, as well as sharing files
> >and my printer?
> >
> >If this is a silly question, then please forgive me - I don't have any
> >problem with networking at all as I do a lot of it on a daily basis, it's
> >just that the ICS concept has got me stumped as I have never needed to use it
> >before.
> >
> >You will probably also say:-
> >
> >Forget ICS and use a router - I do not want to go down the router way of
> >things as I will only use the Internet enough on both computers on a daily
> >basis for emails and general surfing. I just want a fast connection to do all
> >this on both computers.
> >
> >If I have missed any points that I have not covered here, please let me know.
> >
> >All replies will be welcome and gratefully received.
> >
> >I look forward to your response.
> >
> >Please keep up the good work.
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >happy37
>
> I wrote the PracticallyNetworked page on ICS in Windows XP, and I'm
> happy to answer questions about it.
>
> You've assigned static IP addresses in the 131.107.2.xxx range.  I see
> two problems with that:
>
> 1. ICS sets the host computer's LAN connection to 192.168.0.1.  Two
> computers can only communicate via TCP/IP when their IP addresses are
> in the same subnet.  If the host is in 192.168.0.x and the other
> computer is in 131.107.2.x, they won't be able to communicate with
> each other.
>
> 2. The range that you've used isn't one of those that's reserved for
> use on private networks.  Using that range could block access to some
> sites on the Internet.  The private IP address ranges are:
>
>    10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
>    172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
>    192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
>
> Examples of pairs of private network addresses are:
>
>    10.0.0.1 and 10.0.0.2, subnet mask 255.0.0.0
>    172.16.0.1 and 172.16.0.2, subnet mask 255.240.0.0
>    192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0
>
> I'm sorry, but I don't understand your question about faulty cables or
> switch.  What problem are you seeing?  You say that your network is
> working well.
>
> Your current setup doesn't have a DHCP server, but that doesn't mean
> that you have to give the computers static IP addresses.  When there's
> no DHCP server and a computer is configured to obtain an IP address
> automatically, it assigns itself an address in the 169.254.x.x range,
> as explained here:
>
> How to use automatic TCP/IP addressing without a DHCP server
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/220874/en-us
>
> When you enable ICS on the host computer, its LAN connection will be
> set to 192.168.0.1.  You will then have these two options on the other
> computer:
>
> 1. Configure it to obtain an IP address automatically.  The host
> computer will run a DHCP server that makes the assignment.
>
> or:
>
> 2. Assign its TCP/IP properties manually, specifying all of these
> values:
>
>    IP Address: 192.168.0.x (1<x<255)
>    Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
>    Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
>    DNS Server = 192.168.0.1 or your ISP's DNS server
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

"jtpr" <jtpr***@gmail.com> wrote:
>> [snip]
>> When you enable ICS on the host computer, its LAN connection will be
>> set to 192.168.0.1.  You will then have these two options on the other
>> computer:
>>
>> 1. Configure it to obtain an IP address automatically.  The host
>> computer will run a DHCP server that makes the assignment.
>>
>> or:
>>
>> 2. Assign its TCP/IP properties manually, specifying all of these
>> values:
>>
>>    IP Address: 192.168.0.x (1<x<255)
>>    Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
>>    Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
>>    DNS Server = 192.168.0.1 or your ISP's DNS server
>
>Steve,
>
>Thank you for the clarification, I was not aware that ICS ran a DHCP
>server by default.
>
>But I still think it's a lot of hoopla with no percieved benifit over
>just buying an inexpensive router.  I mean, comon, the router will have
>more lights;+}
>
>-Jim