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Getting
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) to work with PPPoE
Using
Windows' built-in support for Internet Connection Sharing, you can share
just about any Internet connection.
However, many DSL installations are using PPPoE
to facilitate less expensive connections, which can cause several problems.
Examples of PPPoE software include Efficient Networks' Enternet 300,
RASPPPOE, and Windows XP's built-in PPPoE support.
www.tartoos.com
First, see the instructions for setting up
Internet Connection Sharing for your version of Windows to make sure it's
set up correctly.
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If you're
using Windows 2000, you should be sharing the "local area connection"
connected to your DSL/cable adapter.
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If you're
using Windows XP, use the built-in PPPoE support and then share the new
connection.
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If you're
using Windows 98/Me, choose the PPPoE adapter in the ICS wizard.
If you're using Efficient Networks' Enternet
300 software:
www.tartoos.com
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Make sure
you've got the latest version of your PPPoE software. Version 1.5b is the
most recent at the time of this writing; get the latest software firm your
ISP's website.
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Open the
Enternet 300 software, and select Settings from the Connections menu.
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Click
Advanced, and choose the Use DHCP option (the default, "Private API," is
incompatible with ICS).
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If you're
currently connected, you'll need to disconnect and then reconnect for the
change to take effect.
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