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Networking?? sharing one adsl connection

smsmasters — Thu, 14 Nov 2002 18:27:39 GMT

I have a usb adsl modem, freedom2surf 512 adsl and i have a laptop and desktop pc both running windows xp. I tried using a crossover cable and internet connection sharing but it ALWAYS says "network cable is unplugged". Why is this???

It's extremely difficult to just network two pcs. Can someone pls point me in the right direction. i don't want to use a router, just internet connection sharing.

Networking?? sharing one adsl connection

EzDoezIt — Thu, 14 Nov 2002 20:26:30 GMT

Tell us more about your setup.

Which computer is doing the ICS and what network cards are you using?

What model VAIOs and Operating Systems are you using?

ICS can be very fussy, but once you get it working it is fairly reliable. Personally I just use a 10/100 switch to share my DSL modem between four desktops.

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A-PaLm — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 08:41:53 GMT

Hi there, Do the both systems have I-link? The it is also possible to make a internet connection sharing true I-link.

Some tips about setting up internet connection sharing in xp:

xp home: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/using/howto/homenet/ics.asp
xp pro: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/networking/ics.asp

cheers

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smsmasters — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 15:29:01 GMT

my sony vaio rx305 is the ics host running windows xp home. my laptop is the client. i want to network the two pcs in order to share files/printers and to share my adsl connection.

i went into network setup wizard but it the taskbar it always says "network cable is unplugged" my cables are properly plugged into the nics.

i am extremely confused. someone pls help

cheers

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A-PaLm — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 17:59:22 GMT

hmmm are the cables ok... I know it is like 1 percent out of a 100 but....

Are all protocols installed on the network card, since you are working with a usb adsl modem??

Did you check devicemanager if all drivers are correctly installed?

In short for this issue there can be allot of factors involved.

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smsmasters — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:06:13 GMT

yes, all protocols are installed and checked in the nic. no conflicts in device manager. its just that in the taskbar it says "network cable is unplugged"

Networking?? sharing one adsl connection

A-PaLm — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:14:42 GMT

on wich unit is it saying network cable unplugged. On the client or server?? It can be that the server who is attached with the usb adsl modem has automaticly disabled the network adapter inside device manager. Double click on the network adapter inside device manager and see if the device is not disabled "for server".

Question: if you unplug the usb adsl modem and try to connect to the client. Does it work?

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smsmasters — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:16:15 GMT

do u think the problem lies in my ethernet cable. im not sure if its crossover or not. how can i distinguish

Networking?? sharing one adsl connection

smsmasters — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:18:45 GMT

it says that the network cable is unplugged on both machines. the ics host and client

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smsmasters — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:23:58 GMT

no luck, i tried it without the adsl modem connection and it stll says "network cable is unplugged"

do u think i should buy crossover cables?

Networking?? sharing one adsl connection

A-PaLm — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:26:23 GMT

try getting a second utp cable to test and make sure. If your network card is properly installed and not disabled inside the device manager then either it is cable or connector.

Let me know when you tested it with a new cable.... just to make sure.

cheers

ps does things can turn a man insane

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smsmasters — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:30:45 GMT

what is a "utp cable"??? if a second cable doesnt work what else should i try please

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A-PaLm — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:38:05 GMT

just a new crossover cable :smileygrin:

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EzDoezIt — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:53:05 GMT

It is easy to tell a crossover from a straight-through cable.

Hold the two plastic RJ45 plugs of the cable together. The order of the coloured wires in the plugs are the same for a straight-through.

You need a crossover cable and it must be CAT5 or CAT6. Cable is cheap. Buy another one and test with it.

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A-PaLm — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 19:10:18 GMT

tnx eddie for the excellent explenation

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smsmasters — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 20:53:53 GMT

im gonna buy a crossover cable 2moro. ill let u all know how i get on. many thanks to everyone who helped me :smileygrin:

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smsmasters — Sat, 16 Nov 2002 14:48:27 GMT

hey, i bought a crossover cable and VOILA. i have a working network. i can share files etc. and my two computers now share one internet connection. thanks to all who helped me get thru this predicament.

cheers :smileygrin:

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EzDoezIt — Sat, 16 Nov 2002 14:49:47 GMT

Yay! I'm glad you got it sorted out. :smileygrin:

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smsmasters — Sat, 16 Nov 2002 14:55:00 GMT

but some instant messaging programs such as AIM dont work properly. im kinda worried about the security of my pc. the ics host has sygate personal firewall.

how secure is my system?

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A-PaLm — Sat, 16 Nov 2002 16:01:02 GMT

Nice to see it all worked out, somethimes it are the simple things