Windows 7 3G/4G internet connection sharing -- help needed

[whargoul]

Running W7 Ultimate.. T-Mobile Jet usb modem ... Linksys E1000 router.... PS3 ... Motorola Xoom
ok now heres my issue .... after about 8 hours had it all working just great for about 2 weeks then when i tried to connect my PS3 keept getting BSOD with Bad_Pool_Caller tried the Xoom same thing.. so i uninstalled all the drivers for the USB modem and NIC .. reinstalled.. and now after 6 days i cant get ICS to work again... NIC is set to 192.168.137.1 router 192.168.137.5 (router has been "made" into a switch disabling auto ip ect... ) if i try to share my USB modem now.. the host machine cant even use the internet ... and since i live in the freaking boonies.. this is my only means of sharing a internet connection.. my other old xp machine still can share it.. but after 20min of run time it shuts itself off hence i got this new wonderful Windows 7 machine.. and well.. think im gonna wipe it and install XP64 .. unless i can get this issue fixed any ideas ?

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing some connectivity issues with Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on your Windows 7 Ultimate machine. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem:

Troubleshooting Steps for Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Issue:​

• Check Network Settings:
• Make sure that all network settings are configured correctly.
• Verify that the NIC is set to 192.168.137.1 and the router (Linksys E1000) is set to 192.168.137.5.
• Ensure that the router is acting as a switch and not performing any routing functions (disabling DHCP and using it in switch mode).
• Reconfigure ICS:
• Disable ICS on your Windows 7 machine and then re-enable it after making sure all settings are correct.
• Check if the issue persists after reconfiguring ICS.
• Update Drivers:
• Ensure that you have the latest drivers installed for your USB modem and NIC.
• Update the drivers to the latest versions to avoid any compatibility issues.
• Check for Conflicting Software:
• Verify that there are no conflicting software applications that might be causing the BSOD errors.
• Disable any security software temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
• Network Adapter Troubleshooting:
• Run the Network Adapter Troubleshooter in Windows to diagnose and fix network adapter issues.
• This tool can help pinpoint any specific problems with network connectivity.
• Reset TCP/IP Stack:
• Reset the TCP/IP stack on your Windows 7 machine to clear any network configuration issues.
• Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges and run the following command:

   netsh int ip reset

• Check Firewall Settings:
• Ensure that the Windows Firewall or any other third-party firewall software is not blocking the connection.
• Temporarily disable the firewall to see if it resolves the issue with ICS.
• System File Checker (SFC) Scan:
• Run an SFC scan to check for any corrupted system files that might be causing the connectivity issue.
• Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command:

   sfc /scannow

  Additional Recommendations:​

• If the issue persists after trying the above steps, you can consider reinstalling Windows 7 Ultimate to start fresh.
• Before wiping and installing XP64, ensure that the hardware on your Windows 7 machine is compatible with Windows XP. By following these steps, you can troubleshoot the Internet Connection Sharing issue on your Windows 7 Ultimate machine and potentially resolve the connectivity problems you are facing.