User's Manual

CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting
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ISS and ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)
Configuring your browser to use the Microsoft Internet
Connection Wizard
If the Microsoft Internet Connection Wizard starts when you run an Internet
program, make sure you select the option that says you
already have an
Internet account on the computer
when asked about the Internet
connection.
• In Internet Explorer* 3.0, select
I already have an Internet connection
set up on this computer and do not want to change it.
• In Internet Explorer 4.0, select My computer is already set up for the
Internet. Do not show this wizard again.
• In Internet Explorer 5.0, select I want to set up my Internet
connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area
network (LAN).
Selecting any other option prevents ISS from working properly.
What is the difference between ISS and Microsoft’s ICS?
The AnyPoint Internet Sharing Software (ISS) enables all PCs on your
network to access the Internet through one shared connection. Microsoft’s
Windows 98 Second Edition has an optional feature, Internet Connection
Sharing (ICS), that provides similar capabilities.
Do ICS and ISS work together?
Yes, they can co-exist, but this is not recommended. Select one or the other.
See "How do I decide if I should use ISS or ICS?" on page 56.
How do I decide if I should use ISS or ICS?
If you have only Windows-based PCs on your network, use ISS and leave
ICS uninstalled. ISS provides better status reporting and control of the
shared connection. If you have other devices, such as a Macintosh* or PCs
running other operating systems or VPNs on your network, use ICS.
Note: If you have or are planning to install Virtual Private Network
(VPN), you may want to use Internet Connection Sharing. For
details, see
"Connecting with Virtual Private Network (VPN)" on
page 37
.