Home Lan Network with 1 W2000 computer as Host/server for 2 other W98 SE compute

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Clement Hamer - 30 Aug 2003 18:47 GMT

Can I use a 3thrd w2k computer as a Server/host, then
network the other 2 W98Se as clients ? See message below,
is this how it can be done without W98SE and ICS ?

thanks

Clement

Subject: ICS does not install from Win 98 SE recovery CD
( Internet sharing connection
From: "Linda" <goofy1140@comcast.net> Sent: 8/30/2003
8:51:38 AM

I have had no luck with ICS on our home network. I have
removed all traces of ICS - it just did not work.

I have 8 PCs connected via ethernet, a Linksys switch, and
a Linksys dsl/cable modem hub and all works beautifully.
We even have a Linksys 2-port PrintServer with 4 10/100
ports (that serves as an additional hub for our laptops)
that networks two of our older printers. The PC that the
dsl/cable modem hub is connected to serves as the "main"
pc and everything else connects vis DHCP as controlled by
the DSL/Cable modem. It is simple and works beautifully.
We have Win98, WinME, Win2k and WinXP computers all
working together with few problems.

This is an easy, inexpensive solution to home networking.

>-----Original Message-----
>Cable Modem, Speedtream Router, Speedstream Switch and

two

>Win 98 SE IBM computer.Sharing internet connection has
>worked 6 months. Now I am trying to share files over the
>my home LAN network. Reading that one will be host and
>other will be client. And need to install ICS.
>
>I am setting up a home network. Appears that ICS is not
>installed. As described by Microsoft, went to Control
>panel and add/remove programs, Windows Set-up tab, Double
>click Internet tools, Internet Sharing connection and yes
>and yes. However installation of program from Recovery CD
>does not start. " cannot find " icSapi32.dll "
>
>Other ways to install ICS ? or can I set up a home Lan
>network with an alternative to ICS ?
>
>Thanks for your input.
>
>Clement, Hamersson@attbi.com

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Steve Winograd [MVP] - 30 Aug 2003 19:32 GMT

>>Win 98 SE IBM computer.Sharing internet connection has
>>worked 6 months. Now I am trying to share files over the
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>Clement

Yes, you can use a w2k computer as an ICS Server/host. I've written a
web page with details:

ICS for Win2000 - Broadband WAN Connection
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics_win2k_install_bband.htm

But there's no reason to do that. Your Speedstream router can share
the cable modem connection between all of the computers. If the
router doesn't have enough ports for all of them, connect the router
to the uplink port on the switch and use the other switch ports for
computers.

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Clement Hamer - 30 Aug 2003 20:14 GMT

thanks for your help.

Yes, I can share the Internet connection between all of
the 3 computers, either 2 with Speedstream router or as
you stated all 3 computers via the 5 port Speedstream
Switch I connected to the Speedstream router. The
computers can " see " each other in network neighbourhood,
However when I want to share files the network, I cannot
share the files. I assumed it was the lack of the ICS not
being present. As Linda stated there is another way,or as
you stated ICS is not necessary( I always assumed that ).

How would the 3 computers share without ICS ?

thanks for your help.

Clement

>-----Original Message-----
>Can I use a 3thrd w2k computer as a Server/host, then
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Steve Winograd [MVP] - 30 Aug 2003 21:46 GMT

>thanks for your help.
>
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>
>Clement

Don't use ICS. If you've installed it on any computer(s), un-install
it.

Connect one of the Speedstream router's LAN ports to the uplink port
of the switch. Connect the computers to regular ports on the switch.

Since the computers can " see " each other in Network Neighborhood,
they can also share files with each other. However, you say that they
can't share the files. We need more information to help you solve the
problem:

How are you trying to share files? What exactly are you doing, and
what exactly happens when you do it? What is the complete text of all
error messages? The more details you give, the more likely it is that
someone can help.

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