Thanks for your reply. My network setup is Host- Windows98SE and client- Windows XP. The host computer can ping the news server and get a correct response, but the client cannot access the server, getting a failed ping. I don't know why I can get my email but cannot connect for a news reader.
Alan Priol Hi Alan, Try to connect to the news server without the network. Just use one computer attached to the modem. If this works then your settings are ok for that computer, and the problem is the settings with your network. While still using the one computer setup, ping the news server by going to run from the start menu. Type command and at the prompt type ping then your news server. Mine would be (ping news-server.mn.rr.com) substitute your isp's settings as needed. This will return the ip address for the news server write it down. Mine is 24.94.165.86 use the number you get for agent or outlook for the server address. Now hook up the network and test the set up, if you still can't connect to the news server you have a network configuration problem. I would need more information on how you are sharing internet connection in order to help. HTH t0m > I am networked to a computer with ADSL. I can log in and get my mail but > cannot connect to a news reader (Agent or through Outlook Express). My > ISP settings are correct but keep getting an error message "unable to > connect". > When contacting my ISP helpdesk, was informed the helpdesk does not > apply to networked computers. Some help!! > Any one able to help me with this? > > Alan Priol ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
