Not really VB but do require help

**Robbo** · Apr 11th, 2003, 03:52 AM

ok have Windows 98 (first edition), i require to add ICS(internet connection sharing), however i havent got it under windows setup,

how can i install it, can i install from the windows 98 second edition disk?

or will i have to upgrade, to 98 SE, Me or even 2000,

Please can you help the best way would be to configure the OS i have now, as may have to re-install stuff if i upgrade.

i require ICS to share a USB ADL modem connection

any help would be useful checked out mircosofts site but didnt help?

Tanks in advance

**Lightning** · Apr 11th, 2003, 04:01 AM

Upgrade to 98SE, that should give no problems. All you settings and programs will be running after the installation, and you will be able to install ICS.

**Robbo** · Apr 11th, 2003, 04:03 AM

will this mean i have to re-install all programs and drivers

**Lightning** · Apr 11th, 2003, 04:08 AM

No, your programs and drivers, and settings are kept. Even if you have very weird and uncommon drivers, they will still function

**Robbo** · Apr 11th, 2003, 04:16 AM

cool cheers will take a image backup first anyway just incase, you know what windows is like. any further problems will mail here again, will it install automatically from CD over Window 98 (first edition) should do shouldnt it, may even run a little better

**Lightning** · Apr 11th, 2003, 04:33 AM

If win98SE says there is alread a version installed, and you have to get an upgrade version, just remove win.com from the windowsdirectory and it will upgrade your system anyway

**Robbo** · Apr 11th, 2003, 04:37 AM

cheers will bear that in mind?

**mastermind94** · Apr 11th, 2003, 04:47 PM

correct me if i'm wrong but i dont think u can share an ADSL connection with ICS

**Pirate** · Apr 11th, 2003, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by mastermind94
correct me if i'm wrong but i dont think u can share an ADSL connection with ICS

Why not ?

**mastermind94** · Apr 11th, 2003, 05:35 PM

works with Dial-Up but, never got it working with ADSL

**wrack** · Apr 11th, 2003, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by mastermind94
works with Dial-Up but, never got it working with ADSL

I got cable and I can share it to 5 PCs (thats number of ports my switch have). My friend shares his ADSL...

Both of us are working fine...

Cheers...

**mastermind94** · Apr 12th, 2003, 08:57 AM

yea that's with a switch... i do the same here cause my modem is hooked up to the switch it self..

look what robbo has::
i require ICS to share a USB ADL modem connection

USB modem......

what u can do is download Proxy+ 2.0 from www.download.com, but u're limited to 2 PCs unless u register...

**wrack** · Apr 12th, 2003, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by mastermind94
yea that's with a switch... i do the same here cause my modem is hooked up to the switch it self..

look what robbo has::
i require ICS to share a USB ADL modem connection

USB modem......

what u can do is download Proxy+ 2.0 from www.download.com, but u're limited to 2 PCs unless u register...

even if I connect my modem straight to the switch...its only going to reduce the number of connections by 1...4 pcs are cool to me...

Cheers...

**mastermind94** · Apr 12th, 2003, 09:12 AM

u dont have an uplink?

**wrack** · Apr 12th, 2003, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by mastermind94
u dont have an uplink?

I think I do...but I need to check it...I might do it later...

Cheers...

**Robbo** · Apr 14th, 2003, 02:53 AM

well was looking into Xbox and this requires using ICS when connected via a PC and USB conection

**wrack** · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by mastermind94
u dont have an uplink?

yes I have an uplink...

**mastermind94** · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:51 AM

yea cause u have a USB modem.... u sure u cant use like proxy settings on the xBox?

**Robbo** · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:53 AM

well gonna try to setup like it says, can play afterwards, need ICS so gonna have to upgrade to win ME first?

**wrack** · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by mastermind94
yea cause u have a USB modem.... u sure u cant use like proxy settings on the xBox?

I thought this whole topic was about PC and ICS not XBox but what the hack...if u get what u need then let us know...

Cheers...

**Robbo** · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:05 AM

well to share the connection with ur xbox for xbox live you need ICS running, however at present only have win 98 on, not the second edition

**wrack** · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:14 AM

Can I just ask something in between...???

What if ur PC is having ICS running and then u connect ur XBox with it...??? Since I am confused with 98SE u guyz are talking about...is that on PC or on XBox...???

Cheers...

**Robbo** · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by wrack
Can I just ask something in between...???

What if ur PC is having ICS running and then u connect ur XBox with it...??? Since I am confused with 98SE u guyz are talking about...is that on PC or on XBox...???

Cheers...

not sure what ur asking here, its networking with one source for connection to the internet via a broadband ASDL modem. check this out?

http://www.xbox.com/uk/live/start/connect/sharedpc/

**wrack** · Apr 14th, 2003, 08:40 AM

Got it now...so u can use ur xbox to play games online and serf the net too...

My CABLE modem can be connected 3 ways...

1. USB
2. NIC in PC
3. Hub, Switch or a Router

Cheers...

**Robbo** · Apr 14th, 2003, 10:06 AM

well just that xbox cant surf the net but can play on lines games but requires ethernet link via a cross over cable RJ 45 connection to a router or to a PC which has ICS setup?

not actually seen it working yet?

**wrack** · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Robbo
well just that xbox cant surf the net but can play on lines games but requires ethernet link via a cross over cable RJ 45 connection to a router or to a PC which has ICS setup?

not actually seen it working yet?

Thats why I was confused because I also haven't seen one working yet...

**Robbo** · Apr 15th, 2003, 02:45 AM

well done first setup, upgraded to Win ME everything still configured ASDL modem and NETWORK CARD, glad i didnt have to re-install that lot again.

Added ICS, that worked ok

Next is get Xbox Live put the connections in and see if it works

**wrack** · Apr 15th, 2003, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by Robbo
well done first setup, upgraded to Win ME everything still configured ASDL modem and NETWORK CARD, glad i didnt have to re-install that lot again.

Added ICS, that worked ok

Next is get Xbox Live put the connections in and see if it works

Let us know if u got that working...

Cheers...

**Robbo** · Apr 15th, 2003, 08:31 AM

Probably gonna get over the weekend and see how i get on, Xbox Live for £40 and should start it off, if it works gonna put a page on my web site how and what ive used to connect,

so watch this space

**wrack** · Apr 15th, 2003, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by Robbo
Probably gonna get over the weekend and see how i get on, Xbox Live for £40 and should start it off, if it works gonna put a page on my web site how and what ive used to connect,

so watch this space

whats ur website...???

**Robbo** · Apr 16th, 2003, 03:04 AM

well got to get Xbox working first, then will put on my web site, however its www.jrobinson0.freeserve.co.uk

**wrack** · Apr 16th, 2003, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by Robbo
well got to get Xbox working first, then will put on my web site, however its www.jrobinson0.freeserve.co.uk

There is some good info on startrek...

Cheers...

**Robbo** · Apr 22nd, 2003, 04:52 AM

well i was surprised how easy it actually worked straight away.

this is what i have

PC P3 500Mhz running Windows ME and added ICS from Windows setup, i already had the network card installed, and when rebooted it prompted to use it anyway.

I have Freeserve BroadBand with the Actiel (Green) ADSL Modem).

Using 2 RJ-45(not Crossover) and a 4 port Hub i connected the cables. (one from PC and One from Xbox to the Hub)

Loaded on the Xbox Live CD, filled in all the details required and tried connect, it configured and then i tried a game, Moto GP and Mech assult which seemed to work fine.

took me 1/2 an hour, i was impressed.

was a bit unsure about the chatting bit, had the headset on, but can hear people saying things , wasnt sure if anyone hurd me?

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