ICS on windows XP

[ediblebird]

So im trying to set up ICS(Internet Connection Sharing) on my windows XP PC. I need the help of some intelligent person to tell me how to change the hosts IP address from 192.168.0.1 defualt, because my router uses that IP address, and i cant change the routers IP address.

I think it has something to do with the registry on the computer, becuase i found out how to do it on windows 98 and ME, but not in Win XP

 

[Azimuth]

not really good with xp, but i think you just gotta switch the ip from dhcp to static, then enter the ip address you want for the host pc

 

[ediblebird]

nah, already tried that. ICS specifically wants to use 192.168.0.1, no matter whether its static or dhcp

 

[Psyfira]

Okay dumb question time from me: why are you trying to use ICS? ICS is an alternative to using a router, they're not supposed to be used together. So you can by-pass it completely by just connecting both computers to the router.

(to answer your original question, http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/ implies that you can't change the host's IP address)

 

[Katalyst]

Okay dumb question time from me: why are you trying to use ICS? ICS is an alternative to using a router, they're not supposed to be used together. So you can by-pass it completely by just connecting both computers to the router.

(to answer your original question, http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/ implies that you can't change the host's IP address)

I think he's trying to use them both at the same time. Which is very possible. I'm actually doing it right now (I'll take a look at my setup in a few and report back). I've got a router supplying this box with a 192.168.0.x IP and I've got a second NIC in the same box that ICS's to my consoles.

EDIT: Alright, my mistake. The router by default is actually 192.168.1.x Therefore ICS still has sole control over 192.168.0.x in my setup.

So yeah, looks like if you can't change the IP the router gives out, you're outta luck. Although, I've never seen a router that gives out 192.168.0.x by default

. It's usually not set to that range for this exact reason.

 

[ediblebird]

yeah my routers a bastard, thanks for the help anyway guys

 

[Psyfira]

I've got a router supplying this box with a 192.168.0.x IP and I've got a second NIC in the same box that ICS's to my consoles.

Now that makes sense, I'd assumed he was sharing between PC's. Don't mind me