Home Networking and Home Networking and Internet Connection Sharing Internet Connection Sharing in Microsoft Windows XPin Microsoft Windows XP

Curtis KoenigCurtis KoenigSupport EngineerSupport EngineerProfessional Platform SupportProfessional Platform SupportMicrosoft CorporationMicrosoft Corporation

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IntroductionIntroduction

This presentation describes Internet This presentation describes Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and its related Connection Sharing (ICS) and its related technologies in Windows XPtechnologies in Windows XP

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OverviewOverview

What is Internet Connection Sharing?What is Internet Connection Sharing? What equipment is needed?What equipment is needed? How long does it take to set up?How long does it take to set up? Common issuesCommon issues Basic troubleshootingBasic troubleshooting

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What Is Internet Connection What Is Internet Connection Sharing?Sharing? First introduced in Microsoft® Windows® 98First introduced in Microsoft® Windows® 98 Allows one Internet Connection to be shared Allows one Internet Connection to be shared Creates a home networkCreates a home network Increases network securityIncreases network security BenefitsBenefits

CostCost SecuritySecurity

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What Equipment Is Needed?What Equipment Is Needed?

An Internet connectionAn Internet connection Network interface cardsNetwork interface cards A network hubA network hub Wireless connections can also be usedWireless connections can also be used

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How Long Does It Take to Set Up?How Long Does It Take to Set Up?

Network sizeNetwork size Network typeNetwork type

Wired or wirelessWired or wireless

Comfort level of installing hardwareComfort level of installing hardware Type of operating systems being usedType of operating systems being used

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How to Set Up ICS in Windows XPHow to Set Up ICS in Windows XP

Network Setup WizardNetwork Setup Wizard Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point

to Accessories, point to Communications, and to Accessories, point to Communications, and click Network Setup Wizardclick Network Setup Wizard

Manual setupManual setup In Control Panel, click Network and Internet In Control Panel, click Network and Internet

ConnectionsConnections

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Common IssuesCommon Issues

Incorrect use of the wizardIncorrect use of the wizard Third-party firewallsThird-party firewalls Point-to-point protocol over EthernetPoint-to-point protocol over Ethernet Application issuesApplication issues Hardware issuesHardware issues

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Resolving Issues Resolving Issues Incorrect Use of the WizardIncorrect Use of the Wizard

When to run the wizardWhen to run the wizard Wizard choicesWizard choices

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Resolving Issues Resolving Issues Third-Party FirewallsThird-Party Firewalls

Host computerHost computer Client computersClient computers Incompatible versionsIncompatible versions

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Resolving Issues Resolving Issues Point-to-Point Protocol Over Ethernet (PPPoE)Point-to-Point Protocol Over Ethernet (PPPoE)

PPPoE in Windows XPPPPoE in Windows XP Incompatible versionsIncompatible versions Black Hole RouterBlack Hole Router

Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)

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Resolving Issues Resolving Issues Application IssuesApplication Issues

Microsoft applicationsMicrosoft applications Third-party applicationsThird-party applications

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Resolving Issues Resolving Issues Hardware IssuesHardware Issues

Kinked or bent cablesKinked or bent cables Failing network cardFailing network card Incorrect driversIncorrect drivers Cable unpluggedCable unplugged

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Resolving Issues Resolving Issues Troubleshooting ToolsTroubleshooting Tools

Tools built into Windows XPTools built into Windows XP Help and supportHelp and support

Networking and the WebNetworking and the Web

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Resolving Issues Resolving Issues Articles of InterestArticles of Interest Q230140 “Only One Internet Connection Q230140 “Only One Internet Connection

Sharing Host Is Required on a LAN”Sharing Host Is Required on a LAN” Q234815 “Description of Internet Connection Q234815 “Description of Internet Connection

Sharing”Sharing” Q241570 “Security Features of Internet Q241570 “Security Features of Internet

Connection Sharing”Connection Sharing” Q159211 “Diagnoses and Treatment of Black Q159211 “Diagnoses and Treatment of Black

Hole Routers”Hole Routers”

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