Question : Configure two NIC cards running Windows XP

Hi to all Network Experts!

My problem is that i could not figure out how to configure my PC with an Internet connection and at the same time LAN connection.
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I have 2 NIC cards:
First card is onboard Ethernet Card. This card is used for my LAN Connection.

Second card is a Raltek NIC that i want to use for internet connection.

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IP for the 2 NIC Cards:
First Card (LAN Connection): 172.16.3.100 subnet: 255.255.255.0 gateway: 172.16.3.245

Second Card (for Internet): 192.168.1.102 subnet: 255.255.255.0 gateway: 192.168.1.1

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The internet modem/router is connected to a onboard NIC card .
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If I remove the gateway on local LAN IP then I am able to access the internet. But I cannot remove the gateway (192.168.1.1) as I have VPN network who uses the gateway 192.168.1.1
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Can anyone help me? please...

Answer : Configure two NIC cards running Windows XP

Hello parshuramb,

Sharing an Internet Connection

To share an Internet connection you have the following options.
1.      Use Windows ICS (internet connection Sharing)
2.      Use Some Proxy Software
3.      If your using Cable/DSL use a dedicated switch/router
4.      If you using Windows 2000 Server use NAT under RRAS

*****ICS*****
Since Win98SE all versions of windows have been able to use ICS. One PC has an Internet connection and shares it with other Computers (Hosts) on your network. For a full description of ICS see http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics.htm
To set up ICS..
For Win98  http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/icsinstall.htm
For Win ME http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/icsmeinstall.htm
For Win 2K http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics_win2k_install_dup.htm
For Win XP http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/serverdialup.htm
To Troubleshoot ICS
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/ics/ics_troubleshoot.htm

*****Proxy*****
To enable your PC to act as a proxy server you need to install Proxy software, then configure the clients to use a proxy server for their Internet connection.
Business users see
ISA Server http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/
Wingate http://www.wingate.com/
Small Office and Home users see
FREE
AnalogX     http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/proxy.htm
SOLSoft NSM http://www.solsoft.org/nsm/
JanaServer  http://www.janaserver.de/start.php?lang=en&menue=home
DeleGate    http://www.delegate.org/delegate/
TRAILWARE
CC Proxy http://www.youngzsoft.net/ccproxy/
EZProxy http://www.lavasoftware.net/en/content/ezproxy/download.htm (15 Days)
Proxy+    http://www.proxyplus.cz/ (31 Days)
EasyProxy http://www.nycsoftware.com/easyproxy/

*****Router/Switch/Firewall*****
If you have cable or a DSL connection this is the best (though not the cheapest route) to go down. This equipment will plug into your exiting router and do the work for you, you can also get them with built in wireless.

This is what I use (with 54g wireless)
http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=601
Cheaper option (slower wireless)
 http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=544
Cheapest Option (No Wireless)
http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=34&scid=29&prid=561


Regards,

PeteLong