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2 Windows XP CPU + ICS & Verizon Wireless UM150 USB Modem
by prophecy1 - 6/4/08 5:52 AMHELP!! I live in Southern IL and Broadband choices are beyond limited. So I'm looking for a simple way to take advantage of networking 2 PC's in my home using Windows ICS. I've done everything correct as far to setting up both PC's. However when the Machine#1 connects to the internet, Machine#2 does not connect at all. Does the Verizon's VZAccess Manager application is causing my problem? I really need help with this...as far as Networking...I'm consider to be a white belt.
2 - P4 (Dell) Windows XP Home PC
1 - Verizon Wireless UM150 USB Modem
1 - VZAccess Manager
1 - Crossover Cable
Machine 1
IP address - 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0
Gateway - (blank)
Machine 2
IP address - 192.168.0.2
Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0
Gateway - 192.168.0.1
The recommended way today ...
by Kees Bakker
- 6/4/08 5:58 AM
In reply to: 2 Windows XP CPU + ICS & Verizon Wireless UM150 USB Modem by prophecy1
is not to use ICS but buy a router. They go for $50-$80 (somewhat more when wireless).
Most broadband ISP's let you use a configuration with cable-modem-router and then multiple PC's connected to the router. Did you check with your ISP (that's Verizon?) if it can be done this way?
Kees
Verizon - No support what so ever...
by prophecy1 - 6/4/08 6:22 AM In reply to: The recommended way today ... by Kees Bakker
I did contact Verizon to help me resolve my networking issue but they stated that they do not support networking with there product and that I shoud purchase another USB modem and pay for 2 years $60 a month.
I thought that Windows ICS and with a LAN Crossover Cable could do the job since Machine#1 at like the DHCP server and not require a Router, Switch, or Hub. Since I'm only connecting 2 Machines.
As last resort I could buy a router and cross my finger it will fix my problem.
Then ICS is the way to go indeed.
by Kees Bakker - 6/4/08 6:26 AM
In reply to: Verizon - No support what so ever... by prophecy1
Stuff to read:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306126
http://www.petri.co.il/configuring_ics_on_windows_xp.htm
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/ics_xp
Just 3 out of many.
Hope this helps you to find that nitty-gritty detail that's wrong.
Kees
The solution if you can't fix ICS is..
by R. Proffitt - 6/4/08 7:20 AM
In reply to: 2 Windows XP CPU + ICS & Verizon Wireless UM150 USB Modem by prophecy1
The router you see at 3gstore.com
ICS vs. Cellular Router
by EVDOinfo - 6/5/08 6:10 AM In reply to: 2 Windows XP CPU + ICS & Verizon Wireless UM150 USB Modem by prophecy1Just remember this: even if you manage to make it work, when problems occur your ICS solution:
* will not be supported by the people that made your router;
* will not be supported by Microsoft, Apple, or the people that made your computers;
* will not be supported by Sprint/Verizon/AT&T/Alltel or any other carrier or ISP;
* will require you to keep one computer ON (not asleep) to feed the others;
* will add some wear and tear to your ‘routing’ computer;
* can affect performance on all computers, depending on type of internet activity;
* always have certain types of activities that simply may not work right.
If you value the hair you have left, these Cradlepoint routers will make your life so much easier:
http://www.EVDOinfo.com/cradlepoint
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