Control a Windows shared connection

Feinom · 03-13-2004, 06:02 PM

I have a computer with windows xp set up to share the internet connection (yeah, I know it's stupid..)

Is there a way for me to control that internet connection from my linux box? I'm running Slackware 9.1...

dannymacom · 03-14-2004, 05:58 PM

if your dedicating a computer for internet sharing my suggestion is to use the distro clark connect, its a linux all in one gateway for free. couldn't hurt to try

Feinom · 03-15-2004, 03:08 AM

Yes, I guess I could do that, but what I want to know is if there is any way for me to dial/hang up my windows-xp shared connection. A windows client gets the two "blinking screens" and can right click and choose to hang up. Is this not possible in linux?

vbraca · 03-15-2004, 03:41 AM

You can set up a proxy server such as Proxy+ and use your browser to access it's Admin/control panel from which you can select, dial or hangup internet connections.

* I think that this piece of software is free for setups with less than 5 machines.

Feinom · 03-15-2004, 05:34 AM

Thanks, I'll check it out when I get home...