Internet Connection on networked computers

[waheed]

We have two computers networked together using a crossover cable. Both computers are running Win XP Pro.

The problem is, i cant connect to the internet on the client computer. the host computer has 512K broadband internet connection. i can perform other tasks, such as tranferring files from and to the host computer, printing from the host computer etc.

i checked the settings, enabled shring internet coonection on networks on the host computer, firewall is disabled but still cant connect.

Any suggestions?

[Abbadon]

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[julio]

do you have a firewall running?if so stop it, retry and if it works reconfigure to accept new network

[808smokey]

Turn of the XP firewall. It's on by default when you added the 2nd computer, it gave a warning when you installed but you clicked to fast :P Right click network neighboorhood and you'll see it under properties

[ClayBuster]

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This is the best solution IMO

[redwudz]

I would go with the hardware router/switch. Most ISP's, mine included, won't let you hook up 2 computers directly without them being involved. The router/switch changes your internet address to an internal one when it gets into your system. Makes you fairly invisible and secure from the outside world and you can have several computers online at the same time. It's a great firewall also. Usually easy to configure. I use a Dlink DI-704, it's transparent to the system once it's set up. There are models for DSL or cable. With your setup, the host computer would have to be on for the other to connect with the internet. With R/S, doesn't matter. You can also configure it to block or permit different ISP's if you want to filter.

[mujahid7ia]

I would go with the hardware router/switch. Most ISP's, mine included, won't let you hook up 2 computers directly without them being involved. The router/switch changes your internet address to an internal one when it gets into your system. Makes you fairly invisible and secure from the outside world and you can have several computers online at the same time. It's a great firewall also. Usually easy to configure. I use a Dlink DI-704, it's transparent to the system once it's set up. There are models for DSL or cable. With your setup, the host computer would have to be on for the other to connect with the internet. With R/S, doesn't matter. You can also configure it to block or permit different ISP's if you want to filter.

I second that. Routers have Network Address Translation (NAT) which enables you to use many computers on the internet with the one IP address assigned by your ISP.

[waheed]

As i mentioned earlier, firewall is disabled on both pcs

if i go with the hardware router/switch, which one would you recommend. I am based in the UK.

[julio]

i use ntl broadband(UK) im sharing my connection no problem why spend out on addition hardware ,a crossover cables fine ,check for network connections-local area connection-properties-advanced-is internet connection sharing enabled?also ,IE tools-options-connections-lan settings check automatically detect settings,no good try the network setup wizard again but it sounds more like a settings problem especially if u can access files from host,good luck

[pharlap]

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