Host Unreachable , ICS, Slackware Box=Client, XP Box=host
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Host Unreachable , ICS, Slackware Box=Client, XP Box=host
Hi Everyone,
I have an windows xp host that is getting its internet access through a wireless network connection. I have a slackware 10.2 box with KDE as client with a nic. I'm using a crossover cable to connect the two boxes. I'm trying to share the host's internet connection with the slackware client. Win XP box has the windows firewall disabled, but is running kerio firewall, DNSkong and proxomitron. I've made rules in the firewall to allow access to the client. Each box can ping the other, but I can't figure out how to get internet access when on the slackware box.
I'm a complete NOOB to Linux, so any suggestions on how to make this work would be greatly appreciated. I've tried to provide as much info as I can think of.
Win XP Box results of ipconfig:
Ehernet adapter connected to linux box:
IP 192.168.0.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: Blank
Ethernet adapter wireless network connections:
connection specific dns suffix: Belkin
IP: 192.168.2.71
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.2.1
(((Assigned by DHCP)))
Slackware Box results of ifconfig -a
eth0
inet addr: 192.168.0.2
Bcast: 192.168.0.255
Mask: 255.255.255.0
For your windows machine, I would prefer 192.168.0.1 instead of 192.168.0.2 (192.168.0.1 is automatically assigned to nic when ICS is enabled in windows).
About you Slackware box
Code:
Slackware Box results of ifconfig -a
eth0
inet addr: 192.168.0.3
Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.0.2
Alright, then its all problem with the /etc/resolv.conf. This file should contain proper nameserver and search entries otherwise the internet will not work on the Linux box. Please check these entries with your ISP.
Please let me know if it works as this is a new type of IP address you are getting from your provider. Maybe they are not providing you a real ip address.
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