Zonealarm+networking

[daffy duck]

I have the free zone alarm + I am a server to my two boys pc.I can get through to them and vise-versa, but it keeps blocking their internet connection.I am running xp with an ethernet for networking.

[Murray S.]

Howdy:

Have you told Zone Alarm to allow their IP addresses or the computer access??

Murray

[daffy duck]

the modem and ethernet are in the trusted zone and also loopback adapter(whatever that is) zone alarm set these itself. I did try adding what I think were their ip addresses but I am ot sure if they were right.How do I get the ip addresses and don't they change sometimes?

[Murray S.]

They should never change if they are going through your system to get online..

What oprating systems are they using??

Murray

[daffy duck]

One is xp the other millenium.

[Murray S.]

Control Panel>Networking

What are the settings in there for Tcp/IP, Subnetmask, DNS server settings and gateway settings??

Are these two system connected directly to your system through a hub or something??

Murray

[daffy duck]

I only have network connections in contol panel,I then get my modem and ethernet settings, but all that is on properties is a tick to say it uses tcp/ip.I don't really understand it all.I have a cable modem and a realtech ethernet card RTL8139 family pci fast ethernet nic.All woked fine with norton but my subscription ran out,so I got zonealarm.

[daffy duck]

Sorry,I think I have what you asked for now.These settings are from my pc-

ETHERNET

no tcp/ip, subnetmask 255.255.255.0, nothing by gateway settings and nothing for dns server.

MODEM

No tcp/ip, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, gateway settings 62.252.32.21, dns servers 194.168.4.100 + 194.168.8.100.

When going to the properties of both they both have a tick fof using tcp/ip.

[Murray S.]

Okay.. give one of the systems a tcp/ip of 192.168.181.1 and the other 192.168.181.2

Now, tell Zone Alarm to allow those IP addresses..

Murray

[daffy duck]

How woud I go about doing this?

[Murray S.]

How do the two systems connect to your system?? If you are acting as the gateway (server), then you must have two NICs installed with one going to a hub or switch for the other two to connect to..

Murray

[daffy duck]

All I know is I am connected by my cable modem, my brother then put an ethernet card in and connected the two boys to this.Windows xp just picked it all up and it works.How would I obtain an ip address?

[bAdWaYz]

Well it sounds like you are using ICS because you don't mention a router in your network. They way you describe your setup there must be a switch box or hub at some point in the network. Zone Alarm free doesn't support ICS so you might want to think about using a different firewall. Alot of people say good things about Sygate Personal firewall its free and allows full ICS. and link to it can be found HERE (http://www.download.com/Sygate-Personal-Firewall-Pro/3000-10435_4-10238422.html ) I would un-install Zone Alarm then make sure everyone had internet access before trying out Sygate.

[daffy duck]

I think the cables go straight into the ethernet card, anyway I will take your advice and try spygate. Thanks again. :wave:

[daffy duck]

Just went to the page and noticed it is a 30 day trial,The thing is Ineed a completely free one.My norton subscription ran out and finances are a little strained.

[Murray S.]

You have to do a little digging to get the free version..

http://www.simtel.com/product.download.mirrors.php?id=53687

Murray

[daffy duck]

I have uninstalled zone alarm and put sygate on.All seems fine so far,I had to allow a few things I didn't understand but i am sure they were to do with my connections.I have done some scans and all seems good.

Thanks