Windows 7: Internet Connection Sharing - Enable

Nice tutorial!

excellent one!

Hi severedsolo,

I tried to enable ICS using the process you described but got the message:

‘An error occurred while Internet Connection Sharing was being enabled.

(null)’


Any ideas about what I need to do to resolve this?


Cheers,

Hi Batman, have a look at this: An Error Occurred While Trying To Setup ICS see if it helps

also according to this website: http://www.eggheadcafe.com/software/...error-msg.aspx turning on windows firewall should fix it, (you will need to disable whatever firewall your using at the moment to test this) but i cant say i have ran across this issue so can't verify that

When i follow the guide it comes back in the Lan "No Internet Access"
any ideas please ?

If the PC that has the modem connected to it also has a wireless LAN adapter attached (either internal or USB) then other PCs can connect to the internet via ICS (as long as they too have wireless LAN). I have set this up successfully a few times.
The LAN adapter just needs a static IP and on the others, just set this IP as the gateway.

thanks for the tip tw33k, I have never done it wirelessly, i was under the impression it couldn't be done,
Oadbylad, is the Lan adapter on both machines enabled? you can check this under Network and Sharing Centre>Manage Wireless adapters, are both machines on either the same homegroup (windows 7 only) or Workgroup (Windows 7 and another OS such as Vista) also check that both PC's are set to "obtain an IP address automatically"

direct from microsoft:
Configure TCP/IP

To use ICS, make sure the local area network (LAN) connection on each network computer is configured to get an IP address automatically. To do this:

1. Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Network and Internet, clicking Network and Sharing Center, and then clicking Manage network connections.
2. Right-click the LAN connection, and then click Properties. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3. Click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties.
4. Click Obtain an IP address automatically or Obtain an IPv6 address automatically.

The Internet options on your network computers should also be configured for ICS. For more information, see Change Internet settings for ICS (Internet Connection Sharing).
Do not use ICS on a network with domain controllers, DNS servers, gateways, or DHCP servers. And don't use ICS on systems configured for static IP addresses.


source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...ection-Sharing

Hi Severedsolo,

Good timing - I just installed Ubuntu (dual boot) as a last resort.

ICS working now although still no internet connetcion on the other two PCs (Win 7 & Win XP). I'm hoping I can take it from here.

Your help is very much appreciated.

Firstly thanks for all the replies...
I connect my PC via Wifi and a USB dongle distance 35 yds
http://www.speedtest.net/result/779630141.png
This leaves the Lan free of which i want to connect a Dreambox (which is the same as a gaming machine)
RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet Nic
This connection is made via a crossover cable as per instructions
and this is where my problem is ...in stead of the drop down box giving Wifi ive nothing
In the Network Sharing Panel ive next to the "Unidentified Network" ive got the "No Internet Access"
As to the IPs i am aware they have to be within the same subnet range which i my case is governed by my static IP on my Dreambox
ive just made this post to clarify the problem and will be trying the above fixes and will post back as soon as Thank you all
Robin