Ad hoc ICS

[coil]

Well, I have some trouble with my ad hoc network. I have followed the guides on various sites, created an ad hoc network that is working but the problem comes down to ICS. I am unable to connect to internet on my laptop via ad hoc.

On my PC I have a static IP, on the wired connection I have turned on ICS to be shared to my wireless card. In wlan TCP/IP (after turning ICS on) I get 192.168.137.1 as my IP-address that I then changed to 192.168.0.1, 255.255.255.0 (empty in other fields)

I connect to the ad hoc network just fine, but there is "no network access". Laptop configuration; TCP/IP 192.168.0.2, 255.255.255.0 GW 192.168.0.1, DNS 192.168.0.1

No ping to either computer is going through. Maybe it has something to do with my static IP address? I have also tried the following: turning firewalls off on both computers, changed advanced sharing options back and forth etc. with no success (observe that surfing the web from my laptop worked once, but I just can't remember which configuration made it work :sarc

Does anyone know where the problem lies? Firewall, network and sharing settings, TCP/IP conf.?

 

[AlnabiL]

Same problem with me !!!

HP530 - Host

Dell Inspiron

access type: No internet access

 

[kegobeer]

Give this a read:

http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-networking/4416-how-change-network-type-2.htmlhttp://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/39914-network-identification-problem.html#post389148

 

[mushroomboy]

You can adhoc 2 ways, one is share a wireless connection (which always makes me angry) or share a wired connection (which still makes me angry).

I would say get a router, it's $40 you'll never regret.

 

[Raargh]

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I would say get a router, it's $40 you'll never regret.

I just got a new Linksys 802.11abgn 4-port router/switch - very nice! ~ $70.00 at WalMart. I agree fully - messing with using a Windows computer as a "router" is a pain.

Raargh

 

[rags158]

i done it got connected

Hey hows it goin?

i was pulling my hair out with this windows 7 adhoc stuff for like 3 days i could share files but no internet it was exactly the same as Alnabil exact same screen i was getting....but i found this little prog...im not advertising or anything not being paid just thought i would tell a few people because i know what hell it is to do this on win 7 anyways go here Connectify - Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a WiFi Hotspot

its FREE no spyware i installed it and within 3 mins i was on the internet with my laptop using my pc as the access point...its wicked...i should be in advertising...lol

give it a try.

Hope it helps...oh yeah the docs says it doesnt work with 7 basic didnt read it all properly but im buzzin....yeah

 

[aem]

Why not use bridging between your LAN and adhoc connection, or am i missing the point?

 

[Kari]

Why not use bridging between your LAN and adhoc connection, or am i missing the point?

+1

Reading the OP, I noticed everything else is there but the two networks are not bridged. Give it a go and come back to tell if that fixed your issue.

Kari