sharing using ICS in windows 98se

[cobra25]

got a cable connection and a lan with 3 computers on it.

for some stupid reason I couldn't get Wingate up and running so I used the Internet Connection Sharing option in windows 98SE and up till now it is working fine.

Only one thing:

can my ISP see if i'm using more than one computer? With a proxy server I know he can't see but is it the same with ICS??

[dannjr]

Welcome to speedguide
Proxy they can't as long as file sharing is off on the server or setup correctly.
ICS can be tricky and easier for them to detect.
If you had problems with Wingate and its still the trial version. Then try this Iv had it for a year now and its been fast plus it has good tech support and a few other things. http://www.avirt.com you can download there manuals before you decide.

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[glc1]

Originally posted by cobra25:
can my ISP see if i'm using more than one computer? Not if you unbind File and Printer Sharing and Client for Microsoft Networks from the TCP/IP stack on the cable modem's network adapter. You should disable NetBIOS too, unless your using WINS on your LAN, which you shouldn't be.

[cobra25]

gonna try avirt, thanks

in the mean time:

if I shut the file and printer sharing off at the NIC connected to the cable modem, but leave it on for the NIC connected to the LAN, should that work

or will they still be able to see that i'm using multiple computers?

[glc1]

Originally posted by cobra25:
if I shut the file and printer sharing off at the NIC connected to the cable modem, but leave it on for the NIC connected to the LAN, should that workYes.

Don't worry about them discovering the fact that your sharing your net connection. It's not against the service agreement, and they have no right to stop you from doing so.



[This message has been edited by glc1 (edited 12-04-2000).]

[dannjr]

Make sure the file sharing is off in TCP/IP all together on the server and client machines.
Add NetBEUI to the client machines and the network side of the machine connected directly to the web...

NetBEUI will add itself to both network cards and a dialup adapter which you don't need on the internet side.
As always make sure you have a firewall running like Zonealarm

Good luck with the Avirt I have had real good preformance out of it if you have any questions on it feel free to ask.

[cobra25]

i'm afraid it is, it is mentioned specifically in the agreement

[glc1]

Originally posted by dannjr:
Make sure the file sharing is off in TCP/IP all together on the server and client machines.
Add NetBEUI to the client machines and the network side of the machine connected directly to the web...

NetBEUI will add itself to both network cards and a dialup adapter which you don't need on the internet side.
As always make sure you have a firewall running like Zonealarm

Good luck with the Avirt I have had real good preformance out of it if you have any questions on it feel free to ask.Yeah, NetBEUI and a firewall is the best way to go.

Originally posted by cobra25:
i'm afraid it is, it is mentioned specifically in the agreementCan you post what it says about connection sharing?

[cobra25]

it says that you are only allowed one computer per connection, if you want to add other computers you need to pay for another connection

like hell i will, i'm paying about $35 per month i'm not going to pay $70

[glc1]

Originally posted by cobra25:
it says that you are only allowed one computer per connection, if you want to add other computers you need to pay for another connection

like hell i will, i'm paying about $35 per month i'm not going to pay $70Not sure what to tell you. I've never seen/heard of connection sharing being covered under a service agreement. As far as I know, they can't legally keep you from sharing your connection. Sure, they wan't you to purchase more IPs, however, they can't force this upon you as the only option.

[dannjr]

lets look at this a little different you connct one computer to the internet then you connect the other computers to that one its not a violation. Your only connecting one computer. It then splits that bandwidth. They just don't want to support your network and components..

[dannjr]

OOpppp's

[This message has been edited by dannjr (edited 12-05-2000).]

[dannjr]

lets look at this a little different you connect one computer to the internet then you connect the other computers to that one.. its not a violation. Your only connecting one computer to there service. It then splits that bandwidth with your other two. They just don't want to support your network and components..

I really don't think you have to worry about there policy that much. If you start running a server to the internet where people are connecting to you, then you might.