Re: Internet Problem
Henrique Rennó wrote:
I have a Windows XP machine connected to the Internet and an
additional network card with a fixed IP configured (192.168.0.5). I
connected a crossover network cable to my laptop in which I installed
Debian Sarge 3.1. I configured the network in /etc/network/interfaces
passing the correct configuration for each option like static IP
192.186.0.10 gateway 192.168.0.5 and the DNS servers of my Internet
Service Provider. I can ping normally the IP 192.168.0.5 but my
browser can't navigate the web. I passed inside Mozilla's preferences
that it's a direct connection to the Internet. I even disabled Windows
XP Firewall but it seems to have no effect either. My Windows XP
machine has TrendMicro OfficeScan installed but I don't know if it
could prevent any connection through the network. I also contacted my
ISP asking if both DNS numbers were changed and they said both numbers
are still the same. What could be a possible problem and what I could
try to do to solve it?
I may be wrong but I do not think that xp can be set up as a router,
except possibly by using the share my internet connection facility.
However, I have never felt disposed to even try that.
IMO your best bet is to make a direct connection to your router from
the laptop if you possibly can.
Alternatively reverse the situation and route the xp machine through
the laptop, you will need to get a plugin nic of course.
Good luck
--
Bill
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