2 Network cards - How to setup

[crck3rz]

Hi

In my machine i have 2 network cards:

Realtek 10/100

Intel 10/100

The realtek connects the xbox to the pc so that i can transfer files two and from.

The intel is used to connect an ADSL modem to the PC. The Xbox does not need to have internet access.

Problem. I'm sure you will realise that i cannot use both network cards at the same time and therefore have to disable one.

Is there someway i can have both enabled at the same time without it effecting what they both do. For example the Intel will always be used for my internet connection and the realtek will always be used for the xbox.

The Realtek must have an IP stated in the TCP/IP settings, whereas the Intel card uses automatic detection.

Any help greatly appreciated.

If it helps im using windows xp pro SP1a

Nick

[Phyridean]

Um, why can't you use both NICs at the same time?

[crck3rz]

because when they are both enabled the internet stops functioning. And the ftp software WS_FTP 8 Pro always fails to find or connect to the xbox.

However, if i disable the nic used for internet ftp works wonders. The same if i disable the nic for the xbox the internet works fine

[Phyridean]

Can we have some more info?

Protocols installed?

IP addresses for both?

IPX Frame type?

etc, etc...

[InterCeptor]

I had the same problem. I have two NICs. One for our home LAN, where the router is located and one for LAN-parties, or when a friend wants to get some stuff from my pc.

You have to create a network bridge to get them both working at the same time.

To do this go to network connections, select your NICs and choose create network bridge from the context-menu.

Now you have a network bridge, which can be configured like a normal network card and is now used instead of the both NICs.

Hope that will solve your problem.

[crck3rz]

Response to PRY

Protocols are the same for both NICs

Client for MS Networks

File & Printer Sharing

QoS Packet Scheduler

TCP/IP Internet Protocol

All properties are the same for each one except for, TCP/IP Internet Protocol, which is:

Intel NIC: Obtain IP automatically

Realtek NIC: Use the following IP address, which consists of:

IP Address: 192.198.0.2 {this is the IP of the Xbox}

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1 {this is address given in IPCONFIG}

Response to Interceptor

Tried creating a network bridge, rebooted machine and still had same problems as mentioned before hand.

Thanks for all the help

[spud]

Can you enable the Intel NIC and do an IPCONFIG on that.

I have a fealing that the auto config onit is assigning 192.168.0.2 which is why you can't use both at the same time.

[crck3rz]

Ran IPconfig on Intel Nic, results:

IP Address: 81.xxx.xx.10

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: 81.xxx.xx.11

changed gateway on xbox nic to same as above but as i expected no difference there.

[phiber0ptik]

remove QoS since its just bulls***

NIC1-internet should be DHCP

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NIC2-xbox:

IP Address: 192.168.0.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Config your second NIC to 10baseT full duplex, if it works, nice... now try AutoDectect,

if it works GREAT for you

btw, OS on xbox?

//phiber0ptik

[crck3rz]

remove QoS since its just bulls***

NIC1-internet should be DHCP

----------------------------------------

NIC2-xbox:

IP Address: 192.168.0.1

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1

Config your second NIC to 10baseT full duplex, if it works, nice... now try AutoDectect,

if it works GREAT for you 

btw, OS on xbox?

//phiber0ptik

removing QoS makes no difference

Nic1 is DCHP enabled

Nic2 those are the settings of the card, there was a typo on a previous post.

Nic2 is set full duplex, it has to be with the xbox

You cannot set to auto detect with the xbox, will not connect at all whether one nic is disabled or not or even if you just have the one nic installed.

xbox os: Avalaunch installed but have also tried EvoX from a boot disc both with same problem.

FTP software is setup to connect to the correct IP address for the xbox

[roto]

Response to PRY

Realtek NIC: Use the following IP address, which consists of:

IP Address: 192.198.0.2 {this is the IP of the Xbox}

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1 {this is address given in IPCONFIG}

Response to Interceptor

Tried creating a network bridge, rebooted machine and still had same problems as mentioned before hand.

Thanks for all the help

Ok... so if I understand what you're saying there, the nic and the xbox are set to use the same ip? That shouldn't be.

I would check and if the xbox is using 192.168.0.1 with a mask of 255.255.255.0, make sure the realtek card is using 192.168.0.2 with the same mask.

Also, remove the default gateway from the realtek card, you don't need it.