1. Home Networking and Internet Connection Sharing in Microsoft Windows XP Curtis Koenig Support Engineer Professional Platform Support Microsoft Corporation

2. 2 Introduction  This presentation describes Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and its related technologies in Windows XP

3. 3 Overview  What is Internet Connection Sharing?  What equipment is needed?  How long does it take to set up?  Common issues  Basic troubleshooting

4. 4 What Is Internet Connection Sharing?  First introduced in Microsoft® Windows® 98  Allows one Internet Connection to be shared  Creates a home network  Increases network security  Benefits Cost Cost Security Security

5. 5 What Equipment Is Needed?  An Internet connection  Network interface cards  A network hub  Wireless connections can also be used

6. 6 How Long Does It Take to Set Up?  Network size  Network type Wired or wireless Wired or wireless  Comfort level of installing hardware  Type of operating systems being used

7. 7 How to Set Up ICS in Windows XP  Network Setup Wizard Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and click Network Setup Wizard Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and click Network Setup Wizard  Manual setup In Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections In Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections

8. 8 Common Issues  Incorrect use of the wizard  Third-party firewalls  Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet  Application issues  Hardware issues

9. 9 Resolving Issues Incorrect Use of the Wizard  When to run the wizard  Wizard choices

10. 10 Resolving Issues Third-Party Firewalls  Host computer  Client computers  Incompatible versions

11. 11 Resolving Issues Point-to-Point Protocol Over Ethernet (PPPoE)  PPPoE in Windows XP  Incompatible versions  Black Hole Router Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU)

12. 12 Resolving Issues Application Issues  Microsoft applications  Third-party applications

13. 13 Resolving Issues Hardware Issues  Kinked or bent cables  Failing network card  Incorrect drivers  Cable unplugged

14. 14 Resolving Issues Troubleshooting Tools  Tools built into Windows XP  Help and support Networking and the Web Networking and the Web

15. 15 Resolving Issues Articles of Interest  Q230140 “Only One Internet Connection Sharing Host Is Required on a LAN”  Q234815 “Description of Internet Connection Sharing”  Q241570 “Security Features of Internet Connection Sharing”  Q159211 “Diagnoses and Treatment of Black Hole Routers”

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