Ping failed - Using Router

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Ramesh \(XP Power User\)

My Network Setup:
Two Computers sharing a broadband internet connection via a router. One
running 98 and the other XP.

Problem:
Internet access works perfectly. The problem is file and printer sharing
between the two computers. XP machine can ping 98. But not vice-versa. As a
result, I'm not able to share a printer.

** Please note that the XP machine has ICF and ZoneAlarm turned OFF. **

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you,
Ramesh
 
"Ramesh \(XP Power said:
My Network Setup:
Two Computers sharing a broadband internet connection via a router. One
running 98 and the other XP.

Problem:
Internet access works perfectly. The problem is file and printer sharing
between the two computers. XP machine can ping 98. But not vice-versa. As a
result, I'm not able to share a printer.

** Please note that the XP machine has ICF and ZoneAlarm turned OFF. **

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you,
Ramesh
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One-way pings are almost certainly caused by a firewall program.

Don't just turn ZoneAlarm off. Un-install it using the procedure
provided by the manufacturer. Then, go to Start | Run | Msconfig |
Startup and disable any remnants of ZoneAlarm. Then, reboot and try
the ping again.
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Dear Steve,

This is the step I recommended to my customer and thx a lot for your advice
too.

Now, I have another problem with ICS. This is a different scenario.

1. Internet Connection Sharing Host is XP
2. Client is 98 computer
3. Using crossover cable

Problem: ICS basically works fine. AOL, Yahoo messengers work great. The
problem is while browsing sites using IE. Only some sites work.
(mail.yahoo.com) not working.

*Just checking for any answer in your site*

--
_______________________________________
Ramesh Srinivasan
eMail: (e-mail address removed)
Aim: SRamesh2k


"Ramesh \(XP Power said:
My Network Setup:
Two Computers sharing a broadband internet connection via a router. One
running 98 and the other XP.

Problem:
Internet access works perfectly. The problem is file and printer sharing
between the two computers. XP machine can ping 98. But not vice-versa. As a
result, I'm not able to share a printer.

** Please note that the XP machine has ICF and ZoneAlarm turned OFF. **

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you,
Ramesh
Click to expand...

One-way pings are almost certainly caused by a firewall program.

Don't just turn ZoneAlarm off. Un-install it using the procedure
provided by the manufacturer. Then, go to Start | Run | Msconfig |
Startup and disable any remnants of ZoneAlarm. Then, reboot and try
the ping again.
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
"Ramesh \(XP Power said:
Dear Steve,

This is the step I recommended to my customer and thx a lot for your advice
too.
Click to expand...

You're welcome, Ramesh.
Now, I have another problem with ICS. This is a different scenario.

1. Internet Connection Sharing Host is XP
2. Client is 98 computer
3. Using crossover cable

Problem: ICS basically works fine. AOL, Yahoo messengers work great. The
problem is while browsing sites using IE. Only some sites work.
(mail.yahoo.com) not working.

*Just checking for any answer in your site*
Click to expand...

This is a common problem with DSL connections that use PPP Over
Ethernet (PPPoE). Here are some possible fixes. Any one of them
should solve the problem:

1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 on the ICS host computer.

2. Find the right MTU setting on the client computers, as shown here:

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article04-107

and then make the setting manually on the client computers, or use
DrTCP to make it:

http://www.dslreports.com/front/drtcp.html

3. Download the free RASPPPoE program and install it on the host
computer. Use it instead of XP's PPPoE program. Details at these
sites:

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/adslpoe2.htm
http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/

See these sites for more information:

Connectivity Problems on ICS Clients When You Use a PPPoE Connection
on a Windows XP ICS Host
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319661

Troubleshooting MTU Size in PPPoE Dialin Connectivity
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/794/router_mtu.html
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

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Hi Steve,

I have dial-up connection and using ICS :)
I will try the MTU settings for dial-up, however. Just thought i can give
the above info. Pls let me know if you have further ideas.

BTW, I plan to re-run network setup wizard again. And this thing was working
great before. :)

--
_______________________________________
Ramesh Srinivasan
MSWindows OS- Poweruser
eMail: (e-mail address removed)
Aim: SRamesh2k
INDIA


"Ramesh \(XP Power said:
Dear Steve,

This is the step I recommended to my customer and thx a lot for your advice
too.
Click to expand...

You're welcome, Ramesh.
Now, I have another problem with ICS. This is a different scenario.

1. Internet Connection Sharing Host is XP
2. Client is 98 computer
3. Using crossover cable

Problem: ICS basically works fine. AOL, Yahoo messengers work great. The
problem is while browsing sites using IE. Only some sites work.
(mail.yahoo.com) not working.

*Just checking for any answer in your site*
Click to expand...

This is a common problem with DSL connections that use PPP Over
Ethernet (PPPoE). Here are some possible fixes. Any one of them
should solve the problem:

1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 on the ICS host computer.

2. Find the right MTU setting on the client computers, as shown here:

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article04-107

and then make the setting manually on the client computers, or use
DrTCP to make it:

http://www.dslreports.com/front/drtcp.html

3. Download the free RASPPPoE program and install it on the host
computer. Use it instead of XP's PPPoE program. Details at these
sites:

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/adslpoe2.htm
http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/

See these sites for more information:

Connectivity Problems on ICS Clients When You Use a PPPoE Connection
on a Windows XP ICS Host
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319661

Troubleshooting MTU Size in PPPoE Dialin Connectivity
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/794/router_mtu.html
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
Unfortunately, it did not work. Tried all possible mtu settings from
speedguide.net

Only certain sites are not working.
--
_______________________________________
Ramesh Srinivasan
eMail: (e-mail address removed)
Aim: SRamesh2k


"Ramesh \(XP Power said:
Dear Steve,

This is the step I recommended to my customer and thx a lot for your advice
too.
Click to expand...

You're welcome, Ramesh.
Now, I have another problem with ICS. This is a different scenario.

1. Internet Connection Sharing Host is XP
2. Client is 98 computer
3. Using crossover cable

Problem: ICS basically works fine. AOL, Yahoo messengers work great. The
problem is while browsing sites using IE. Only some sites work.
(mail.yahoo.com) not working.

*Just checking for any answer in your site*
Click to expand...

This is a common problem with DSL connections that use PPP Over
Ethernet (PPPoE). Here are some possible fixes. Any one of them
should solve the problem:

1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 on the ICS host computer.

2. Find the right MTU setting on the client computers, as shown here:

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article04-107

and then make the setting manually on the client computers, or use
DrTCP to make it:

http://www.dslreports.com/front/drtcp.html

3. Download the free RASPPPoE program and install it on the host
computer. Use it instead of XP's PPPoE program. Details at these
sites:

http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/adslpoe2.htm
http://user.cs.tu-berlin.de/~normanb/

See these sites for more information:

Connectivity Problems on ICS Clients When You Use a PPPoE Connection
on a Windows XP ICS Host
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319661

Troubleshooting MTU Size in PPPoE Dialin Connectivity
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/794/router_mtu.html
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
 
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