Ahhh help another BT internet sharing problem

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sasanasit

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#1100 19-Feb-2004 21:35

Hi i'm using an Asus A620bt with an X-Micro bluetooth dongle.
I'm tryign to connect the asus to the dialup internet on the computer via the BT network.
now i've setup the BT and everything works but when i try and use the "CONNECT TO THE INTERNET" option in connection wizard on the ppc, before it connects it ask me for an Username, password and domain.. I don't know what to enter... if i enter anything.. it connects to the computer's network.. and the connection is active. but i can't access the internet on the ppc still...

I've done the "Allow Other compter to access the Internet/LAN on this computer" setting on the computer

I don't know what's going on.. please help

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#3701 19-Feb-2004 21:41

It sounds like your connection is not configured correctly. Are you sure the Bluetooth adapter on your computer is configured with 192.168.0.1, and the ICS is configured from your dial-up adapter to the Bluetooth adapter?

An alternative, if you want to access the internet from your Pocket PC could be using the dial-up service offered by your computer. On your Bluetooth configuration you can select the modem and devices using the DUN profile connecting to your computer will initiate an outdial. Like when you start Internet Explorer and it dials automatically.

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#3704 19-Feb-2004 21:45

whoa easy there tiger all these technical terms.. i'm a noobie
ok the computer bluetooth adapter is set to 192.168.0.1. with the 255 255 255 0 aswell
i just don't get why my ppc ask me to enter a username password and domain.... and i can enter anything to connect to the network.. but the internet won't work as i can't access anything via IE or MSN

soo confused....

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#3705 19-Feb-2004 21:48

oh also when the ppc is trying to connects it says using "Bluetooth Null Modem" does that effect anything as there are Bluetooth Dialup Modem and Bluetooth Fax modem as other options
??

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#3709 19-Feb-2004 21:52

On the computer, where the IP address is 192.168.0.1 you can also enter the DNS address from your provider. You find these by running IPCONFIG /ALL from a command line.

In general asking for a user/password indicates that the ICS is not configure correctly. Check that ICS is enabled from your connection to the internet to your Bluetooth adapter.

Next thing to check is communications. Are you using a personal firewall software, like Zone Alarm, NIS or Sygate?

As I said, if all else fails you can also use the dial-up service. Configure this on your Bluetooth Advanced Configuration on your computer (in the same list where you configured the Network Access), and from your PPC you configure like you would for a dial-up through a Bluetooth mobile phone (you can check this in our Bluetooth Guides).

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#3712 19-Feb-2004 22:08

Is ICS internet connection sharing???
i've enabled it on the dialup network.. and the bluetooth network
and I'm using a Mcafee firewall...
is that affecting it some how ... how do i check....
and what was the go with that DNS from my isp thing??

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#3713 19-Feb-2004 22:12

Oh... and when u said ICS is enabled from my connection to the BT network...
are you able to set the direction that the sharing goes??
cos all i've done is ticked on Enable

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#3714 19-Feb-2004 22:15

Yep, ICS is the Internet Connection Sharing. You'll enable from one adapter (the one connected to the internet) to another adapter (the Bluetooth one).

The DNS is needed so your Pocket PC can translate a domain name into an IP address (from www.wired.com to 209.202.221.21 for example). That's why I asked to enter it (see my previous post).

Yep, the firewall may be causing problems. You might want to disable it for a little to test this. If it works, then you'll need to create rules to allow some communication to happen. In general you need all incoming and outgoing TCP, ICMP and UDP packets from and to 192.168.0.1 and 127.0.0.1. You should check on your software help file on how to create this.

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#3715 19-Feb-2004 22:19

When you enable ICS you will see a list of other adapters. If you only have two adapters, then the list will not show.

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#3716 19-Feb-2004 22:19

Ok with the DNS thing... do i enter that on the PPC or do i put that (the DNS from the ISP) into as a replacement for the current 255 255 255 0 on the BT network addaptor

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#3717 19-Feb-2004 22:22

You enter this on your Bluetooth adapter on your computer:

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#3718 19-Feb-2004 22:26

that didn't do it....
i'm still getting the Network Logon screen on my ppc asking for username password and domain...
and i can enter whatever i want to connect but Internet won't work....
:'(

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#3719 19-Feb-2004 22:30

Hae you changed the firewall configuration?

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#3720 19-Feb-2004 22:43

the firewall does seem to be filtering any of the BT stuff...
am i suppose to set up anything on the ppc with regards to network addaptor and stuff...
in "Settings/Connection
there are three options
select networks
select location
and Network card
am i suppose to adjust any of that??

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#3721 19-Feb-2004 23:17

sorry that should read

firewall DOESN"T seem to be filtering stuff

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#3722 19-Feb-2004 23:19

Sometimes the firewall software is not active but still filters packets - it happens with Zone Alarm for example. The sure way is to check if there's an option to not to load the software when Windows loads.

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