It seems like you're encountering a connection issue with Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on Windows 7 RC 64-bit, specifically when enabling your NIC/LAN connection. Here are some troubleshooting steps and recommendations to help resolve this issue:
### Troubleshooting Steps:
1.
Network Adapter Priority:
- Check the network adapter priority settings in Windows 7 to ensure that your WiFi connection is set as the primary network adapter. This ensures that internet traffic prioritizes the WiFi connection over the NIC.
2.
Router Configuration:
- Verify the router settings, especially the DHCP settings, and ensure that they are correctly assigning IP addresses and handling the network configurations.
3.
Disable ICS:
- Try disabling ICS temporarily and check if your internet connection works without any issues. This can help in identifying if the issue is related to ICS specifically.
4.
Default Gateway Setting:
- Set a default gateway for the NIC. While you can leave it blank, assigning it an appropriate gateway might help in resolving connectivity issues.
5.
Public Network Configuration:
- Review the Network and Sharing Center settings to ensure that the wireless connection is correctly categorized as a private network to prevent connection issues.
6.
Restart Services:
- Restart the necessary network services by opening the Command Prompt as an administrator and running the following commands:
Code:
netsh winsock reset
netsh int ip reset
ipconfig /flushdns
7.
Driver Updates:
- Ensure that your network drivers are up to date. Visit the manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers for your network adapters.
### Revised Network Settings:
Here is a suggestion for your network settings based on typical configurations for ICS:
|
Item |
Setting |
|----------------------|------------------|
| ICS | Enabled |
| IPv4 Address | 192.168.2.1 |
| Subnet Mask | 255.255.255.0 |
| Default Gateway | 192.168.2.1 |
| Preferred DNS | 192.168.2.1 |
| Alternate DNS | (Leave Blank) |
### Additional Notes:
- Windows 7 RC is an older version, and it might not be fully compatible with all hardware configurations. Consider updating to a more recent, stable version for improved performance and compatibility.
If you continue to experience connectivity issues after trying these steps, it might be beneficial to seek further assistance from the Windows community or consider upgrading to a newer Windows version for better support and compatibility. Let me know if you need further assistance!