First, I have to ask if you've given the client PC's the static IP addresses needed? Are the subnet masks the same, and is file sharing enabled? Have you configured Wingate correctly? Have you checked the log for CONSeal? That will tell you what network activity has occurred. The rulesets would probably have been generated in Manual Learning mode, either "Checked" or "Unchecked" mode. "Checked" is preferable, as it allows you to accept new rules or not, while "Unchecked" learns as you use it during a trial period and seems somewhat more risky. If all this is ok, then my next question is how are the PC's downline from the Wingate server hooked up? You must have either a hub in there somewhere, or multiple network cards. You shouldn't need the NetBeui protocol installed with TCP/IP and static IP's. Also, have you checked with the @HOME people to be certain that you are authorized to have multiple computers hooked in that can access the net besides the main computer? I know from experience that the @HOME people are a little touchy on this subject, as a friend of mine was requested to remove Windows 2000 Pro from one of his machines so the @HOME people could "see" that no other computers were hooked up downline from it. He eventually purchased 5 static IP's (for $5 per month each) from @HOME, and hooked up a 10baseT hub (8 port) with the "uplink" port hooked to the cable modem and the computers hooked into the 2-6 ports for less hassle than the Wingate option, which he tried for a while. Each computer has equal use of the modem through the hub, and are not constricted by 1 machine. Currently, he has few problems with the service, except occasional unexpected downtime from the @HOME servers, and slower speeds during the dayas you would expect.
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