Internet Connection Sharing

[excaliber001]

I have 2 win98 se computers, one with a 56k modem and connection sharing enabled.
If I initiate an Internet connection from the host pc, after the specified idle time, I am prompted to disconnect.
If I initiate an Internet connection from the client pc, the connection does not terminate.
How can I configure this set-up so that no matter which pc initiates the connection, it will terminate after the specified idle time?

 

[gargouille]

Set them both to NOT disconnect after 20 minutes idle time in IE/Tools/InternetOptions/Cponnections/Settings/Advanced and uncheck the box?

 

[excaliber001]

I may not have made myself clear.
When a connection is made from the host comupter, it disconnects when the alloted idle time is reached. This is correct and the way in which I need it to work.
The problem occurs when I make the connection from the client computer. The connection is established through the host and everything is ok at this point. However, If I leave the connection idle by closing IE on the client, the host does not prompt to disconnect when the alloted idle time is reached. This is obviously a problem as the internet connection remains active.
I need the connection to terminate when the specified idle time is reached, regardless of which computer initiates it.
On the host computer in IE/Tools/InternetOptions/Connections/Settings/Advanced, idle time is set to the required period. I have ticked and unticked diconnect when no longer needed, which does not resolve the problem.
There is no such option on the client as there is no modem installed.
I would be grateful for any further suggestions

 

[Win98User]

Hi excaliber001,

ICS is keeping your port open - that is why it doesn't time out. You need a utility that will allow you to disconnect remotely.

There is a free one on the net

Click on the following link and then select the downloads button;

http://www.twiga.fsbusiness.co.uk/index.htm

Please let us know if it solves your problem.


Regards.

 

[gargouille]

W98user:
Very slick/smooth site...it's yours?

 

[Win98User]

lol - I wish

 

[excaliber001]

Thanks very Much.
RDU works a treat.