Major problem: Need help ASAP! [usb dsl modem] [crossover cable]
Q: This is a client of mine that I install a crossover cable to a USB ADSL modem, which is attchaed to a computer to connect to a laptop.
I installed NIC.
I inserting the IP / DNS / Subnet / Workgroup name / computer name in all the plants I read on the net.
However the laptop (win2k) sees the network, and connects at 10mb. But ping does work, and nothing too.
What should I do to the Internet of the attached DSL model to share with my laptop, the printer is connected to the computer (win98)
I know this is basic networking, but for some reason nothing seems to work for me.
Best Answer: Step 1: Log on as an administrator
Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professionala. Restart the computer.
b. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE two times, and then type the name of the administrator user account.
c. In the Password box, type the administrator password, and then click OK.
Note If the administrator password is set to a blank password, do not type a password before you click OK.
Step 2: Reset the password
Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professionala. Click Start, click Run, type control userpasswords2, and then click OK.
b. Click the name of the user account that you want to reset the password for, and then click Reset Password.
c. Type a new password in the New password box, and then type the password again in the Confirm new password box, and then click OK.
d. Restart the computer, and then try to log on to Windows XP again.
Re:The answer are here:
Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing (http://www.{$MySite}/guides/viewfaq.html?i=105)
Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs…? (http://www.{$MySite}/guides/viewfaq.html?i=48)
Networking and sharing between computers. (http://www.{$MySite}/guides/viewfaq.html?i=92)
Re:Sorry being pretty busy this days.
Ok. I'm trying pinging to the computer in the networked.
The IP address i used for each computer were:
192.168.0.1(main computer win98 desktop), and the rest 192.168.0.2 for the laptop.
Questions:
Which protocols which i have installed?
Which protocols which be default?\
I'm not buying a router, it has to be a crossover cable, but will patch cable work better? what is patch anyway!
Re:The man has USB DSL, the above mentioned is the only Router that does USB DSL, and thus is nore expensive.
Re:a good pppoe router for my home was the best 60 bux i spent on pcs ever
Re:You have to divide the issue into two:
1. Network the two computers.
For the purpose of the initial setting, disable all Software Firewall, or and active Virus scanner, and or any other applications that intercept Network traffic.
Two computers that are connected directly with crossover cable should be able to talk one to the other with no problem.
Look into System properties and make sure that there is no hardware conflict and that the drivers report correct installation.
If hardware settings look OK, go over the Network's basic settings.
Info to set sharing here:
Networking and sharing between computers. (http://www.{$MySite}/guides/viewfaq.html?i=92)
2. Internet Sharing.
Once you have a functional network, install Win ICS to share the Internet.
ICS Installation [Win98SE (http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/icsinstall.htm)
BTW, the variety of USB sharing solutions are quirky, and it is a real ongoing problem to the system, especially if it is coupled with PPPOE DSL.
You much better of spending about $120, and get Cable/DSL USB Router.
Draytek Vigor 2200 USB Router (http://www.practicallynetworked.com/review.asp?pid=427)
Re:Let me see if I'm following. The DSL modem is attached to a Win98 machine. You then have a Win2k laptop networked to the Win98 computer via a crossover and want to share the DSL with the laptop? Is that right? You would need to setup ICS on the 98 box if it is SE. If not you will need to get Wingate or Sygate to share the connection. What are you trying to ping? the other computer or something on the net? What IPs are you assigning to these machines?
edit: Just get a router, they are cheap and it's a much better solution.
Re:If I'm reading correctly he is using the crossover to join the 2 computers, not go to the modem.
When you say you can't ping, is that to the internet or can you not even ping the other pc?
Re:Crossover cable? You should need a patch cable to go directly from a Laptop PCMCIA/onboard to a DSL modem.
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