file/printer sharing down after ICS enabled

[bigpow]

Please give enlightenment.

Two PCs with ICS. Host is PC2, client is PC1.
Internet is DSL PPPOE, dialed from PC2.
After both PC restarted, they can see each other - file/printer sharing work well.

As soon as PC2 dialed the DSL modem and connected to the internet, PC1 can connected to internet (ICS is working).

But, now PC1 lost file/printer sharing.

 

[JackMDS]

Well, it time to get Cable/DSL Router.

This week few are going for $9.99.

On PPPOE:

PPPOE software is a "Dial in Type"; it initiates and keeps the connection alive while you are surfing.

The implementation of the PPOOE software used by most ISPs is unfortunately quirky, and with ICS it is VERY Quirky.

I would suggest to any one with PPPOE DSL to buy a Cable/DSL Router even if they don't have a Network. You can find Cable/DSL Routers on sale and rebates for $10-$20.

For the price you get Hardware Firewall, and Hardware PPPOE "keep alive", DHCP server, 4 ports Switch, and more

Unfortunately most DSL ISPs do not give you an ID and password over the phone; they want you to get it online.

In such a case use single computer connected to the DSL Modem. Install their PPPOE software and establish an account. In the process you will be given ID and Password (write them down)

Once you have an account connect your Cable/DSL Router to the DSL Modem, and plug your computers to the Router.

Log onto the Router's configuration Menus. In the PPPOE menu type Username and Password, make sure that the PPPOE option is checked. Set the Router to obtain IP automatically.

As long as you don't switch off the DSL Modem, and the Router you are connected "forever" (the computer can be switched off). If you switch the Modem, and the Router off, when you switch them on again, it will take about 30-50 seconds to the Modem to obtain connection, and the Router will automatically connect to the DSL ISP.

You can uninstall WINPOET, and or whatever software they dished you.
Or if you want you can leave them installed; (The software PPPOE appears as another Dialup connection, in the Browser). Just make sure that the Internet Browser is set to use LAN, otherwise it will keep using the PPPOE.

The Router's PPPOE capacity is independent from the Computer, and it keeps the connection alive.

In case of PPPOE DSL Working through the Router should yield faster (5%-10%), and smoother Internet connection.

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When every thing is done do not forget to optimize you TCP/IP for DSL connection.

Download DrTCP: <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dslre
ports.com/front/DRTCP021.exe">http://www.dslreports.com/front/DRTCP021.exe</a>

Run the program, it will show the current settings of TCP/IP parameters. Write them down.

You can change any variable that you want, click Apply, and reboot the computer, if no good; you can always change to your original values.

Start with:

MaxMTU - for DSL =1492

Tcp Receive - 255552

Window Scaling - Yes

Time Stamping - No

Selective Acks - Yes

Path MTU Discovery - Yes.

Black Hole - NO

Max Duplicate - 2

TTL - 64

 

[bigpow]

I had a good luck before with this setup, it was running smoothly for months (file/printer sharing working with or without internet connection between the 2 PC).

But... I bought a DSL Router - Netgear RP614 (I posted a complain for this on separate thread).
To keep it short, I re-arranged the network setup to use the router.
But low and behold, the router is a piece of SHlT! (read my other thread)

So.. I'm back to my old config... well, must be my luck, since I can no longer have it running like before.

Maybe reinstall the OS on both PCs?

 

[bigpow]

Any takers?

File/Printer sharing working until host PC (ICS) dial DSL Modem.

 

[Smilin]

The moment you turn on ICS it will disable file and print sharing. Not a biggie just turn it back on once and you're set for good.