DcShare 4.2
Internet Connection Sharing
(Windows 95, 98, ME,XP,2K)
DcShare enables two or more computers to share Internet using either a Network (Ethernet) or a Direct Cable connection.
Installation and operating instructions are presented in the following.
For more details (Win 95/98) click here.
Released: 10/07/03
General Guidelines
Program description and
requirements
IP Address
selection
Browser Ports
selection
Proxy Mode
selection
Installation
Instructions
Windows XP
Windows 95, 98,
ME
Browser Setup
Internet
Explorer
Netscape
AOL
Opera
Other Internet Programs
Setup
Setting up your mail
Adding TCP/UDP
Services
Windows Media Player
RealPlayer
ICQ2000b
Napster
KaZaA
General Guidelines
Program Description and Requirements
DcShare42.exe runs in the Host computer and provides the proxy connection functions. It is compatible with all Windows versions.
When you first run DcShare a pop-up dialog shows the IP adresses available to your computer. You should see one or more network IP address like these:
192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255
172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255Select one of them. If you need to change it later click Setup->Local IP addresses.
Note that if you have a Direct Cable Connection you need the connection to be running. In this case, one of the IP addresses will be 192.168.55.1. You should select this one.
The default browser proxy ports utilized by DcShare are listed below:
HTTP: 8080
HTTPS: 8081
SOCKS: 1080DcShare allows you to change the ports to any valid numbers (1 to 65535). You should do this if another Internet program utilizes the default ports.
When you access FTP through the browser, it is not necessary to specify the FTP port. Both Internet Explorer and Netscape switch automatically to Socks 4 protocol (port 1080).
DcShare supports HTTP, HTTPS, Socks 4, Socks 5 and FTP protocols. For Internet Explorer users I recommend to use HTTP, HTTPS and Socks.
If you designate an HTTP port in your browser proxy settings, the browser will utilize the HTTP protocol even if the Socks protocol is enabled. To enable only the Socks protocol you must leave the HTTP and HTTPS ports empty.
For AOL TCP (proxy) connection you can use the Socks4 or Socks 5 protocols.
Windows XP Installation Instructions
Setting up your XP as Host
1. Click Start -> Connect to -> Show all connections
2. Click Create a new connection -> Next- > Setup an advanced connection- > Next
3. Click Connect directly to another computer- > Next -> Check Host -> Next
4. Select Direct Parallel -> Next -> Select Guest name (or none) -> Next -> Finish
5. Double click the connection you just created then click Networking -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) -> Properties
6. Check Specify TCP/IP addresses. Enter 192.168.55.1 and 192.168.55.2. Check Allow calling computer to specify its own address.
7. Click OK to exit.
Setting up your XP as Guest
1. Click Start -> Connect to- > Show all connections
2. Click Create a new connection -> Next. Select Setup an advanced connection -> Next
3. Select Connect Directly to another computer -> Next
4. Select Guest -> Next
5. Enter your Host computer Name -> Next
6. Select a device->Direct Parallel. Click Next->FinishAt this time the Connection dialog will pop up. Do not connect yet.
7. Click Properties -> Networking -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) -> Properties.
8. Select Use the following IP Address and enter 192.168.55.2.
9. Select Use the following DNS server address and enter 192.168.55.1.
10. Click OK to exit.If you have a W95, 98 ME Host computer, start DCC in the Host. If you have an XP, start your incoming connection. Double click on the connection name you just created in the Guest to connect.
Testing DcShare with a Direct Cable Connection
Run your Direct Cable connection.
Run DcShare42 in the Host, click Info and make sure that the Host IP address is 192.168.55.1
Run Setup31 in the Guest, make sure that the Guest IP address is 192.168.55.2 and click Test.
Windows 95, 98, ME Installation Instructions
For Windows 95, 98, ME you need to have the program called Direct Cable Connection (DCC) installed and running in both computers. In addition, in the Host computer you need to install the Virtual Network Adapter (VPN). Both programs are supplied with Windows.
If you already have DCC, Virtual Network Adapter (VPN) and TCP/IP loaded in your computers, the installation is automatic and it is only required in your Guest computer. Here is the three-step installation procedure:
1. Run Direct Cable in both computers.
2. Run DcShare.exe in the Host.
3. Copy the unzipped installation file Setup31.exe and Help32.html in your Guest. Run Setup.
Guest Computer Setup
Copy the unzipped file Setup31.exe in your Guest computer.
Make sure TCP/IP, IPX/SPX and NetBEUI protocols are enabled in both computers.
Make sure Direct Cable is running in both computers.
Run DcShare in the Host. If you don't know your Host computer IP address, click Info.
Run Setup31.exe, enter your Host IP address and click Setup.
Host Computer Setup
Click here.
1. Run DcShare in the Host and click Setup.
2. In the TCP Services box enter the name of your incoming mail server and port (usually port 110).
3. Click Add and close the Message Box that pops up.
4. In the TCP Services box enter the name of your outgoing mail server and port (usually port 25).
5. Click Add, close the Message Box, click OK and exit DcShare.
You need to supply some information necessary for programs that do not support HTTP or Socks protocols to work with DcShare (usually mail, ftp not accessed through the browser, telnet, media programs). The information required is:
the name of the site (using the exact spelling)
the TCP or UDP port numbers that the program connects to.If you don't know the exact name of the site leave the service name blank and enter just the TCP or UDP port(s) required by your application. Or, you can enter an informative service name preceded by a wild card (*). Up to 20 TCP or UDP ports can be entered.
Setup of some Internet Programs
Note: Internet Explorer 5 or higher does not need any setup. It will automatically detect Direct Cable proxy settings.
Just in case,
Click Control Panel->Internet Options->Connections->LAN Settings
Check the box Use a proxy server and click Advanced.
In the edit boxes labeled Socks enter your Host computer IP address for Proxy address and 1080 for Port.
or
In the edit boxes labeled HTTP, HTTPS, Socks enter your Host computer IP address for Proxy address and 8080, 8081, 1080 for Port.
Run Netscape. Click Edit->Preferences->Advanced->Proxies
Check the box Use a proxy server and click Advanced.
In the edit boxes labeled Socks enter your Host computer IP address for Proxy address and 1080 for Port.
or
In the edit boxes labeled HTTP, HTTPS, Socks enter your Host computer IP address for Proxy address and 8080, 8081, 1080 for Port.
Run AOL. Select Location ISP/LAN Connection.
Click Setup and check the box Create a location for use with new access phone numbers or an ISP.
Click Expert Setup->Expert Add and check Manual Proxy Configuration. Click View
Check the box Connect using proxy and enter your Host computer IP address under Host and 1080 under Port.
Make sure the Socks 4 box is checked and the Use proxy to resolve hostnames box is unchecked.
Run Opera. Click File->Preferences->Connections->Proxy Servers
In the edit boxes labeled Socks enter your Host computer IP address for Proxy address and 1080 for Port.
or
In the edit boxes labeled HTTP, HTTPS, Socks enter your Host computer IP address for Proxy address and 8080, 8081, 1080 for Port.
Run ICQ. Click ICQ->Preferences->Connections->Server.
Check the boxes Using Firewall, Using Proxy and select Socks 4.
Click Firewall and enter your Host computer IP address under Host and 1080 under Port.
Make sure Socks 4 is selected and the box Use proxy to resolve hostnames box is unchecked.
Click Users and check the box labeled Use server proxy settings.
Click Apply.
ICQ99b
In the DcShare Setup, under UDP services enter the ICQ site name, icq.mirabilis.com and the port 4000.
Run ICQ. Click ICQ->Preferences->Connections.
Check the boxes I'm using a permanent Internet connection (LAN) and I am behind a firewall or proxy then click Firewall Settings.
Check the box I am using a SOCKS 4 proxy server and click Next.
Check the box Open an outgoing UDP port 4000.
Click Next and then click Check My Firewall (with DcShare running).
In the DcShare Setup, under TCP services add the ports 554 and 1090. Under UDP services add ports 7070, 7071. Leave the service names blank.
Run RealPlayer. Click View->Prefereneces->Proxy.
Check boxes Use RTSP Proxy, Use PNA proxy , Manually configure HTTP proxy and enter the Host computer IP address. Leave the ports unchanged (1090 for PNA, 554 for RTSP, 80 for HTTP).
Click Transport and check the box Use Specified Transports.
Click RTSP Settings and check Use TCP to connect to server. Click OK.
Click PNA Settings and check Use HTTP only. Click OK.
or
Instead of TCP select HTTP only and do not add any ports if your browser is set to HTTP mode.
In the DcShare Setup, under TCP services add the port 1755. Under UDP services add ports 7000, 7001. Leave the service names blank.
Run the program and click Tools-> Options-> Network.
Check TCP, HTTP and click Configure.
Check the box Use the following proxy server and enter your Host computer IP address. Leave the ports unchanged (80 for HTTP and 1755 for MMS).
or
Instead of TCP select HTTP only and do not add any ports if your browser is set to HTTP mode.
Run KaZaA and wait until the Connect process fails. Then click Tools->Options->Firewall.
Check the Socks 5 box and enter your Host IP address under Host and port 1080 under Port.
Do not check the Authentication box.
Exit KaZaA and run it again.
Additional Information
If you need more information regarding the Direct Cable Connection do a search on AltaVista or Yahoo and enter the name Direct Cable Connection. You will be directed to a few sites that present a detailed description of this program. In addition, you can find out what type of parallel or serial cables you should use to get maximum performance.
Download DcShare42.zip (185 KB)
10/07/03