On 19 Oct 2002, at 21:20, A&C Thompson wrote:

> First, thanks to all who replied - your help is priceless. Now I need more advice.
>
> Here's where I'm at:
>
> Remember I don't need or want Internet access for machine B.
> Machine A is still connected to the net through the original Inc, but
> also has a new Inc, as does machine B.
>
> The two machines are directly connected via two new PCI nics and a 75'
> cat5 crossover cable. Using the networking wizard, I managed to make a
> connection, and both machines can access the other, but not while Zone
> Alarm is running. I've tried adding the IP# to trusted zone but still no
> go. How can I get Zone Alarm to ignore this intranet? (Both have a 169.xxx
> IP#). Running without Zone Alarm is not an option. I need some basics on
> getting my games to play as well - should I be looking for intranet
> options within the games? I just don't know enough to make this work
> properly. Thanks in advance once again.
>
> Al Thompson

  The 169.254.x.x address block is reserved for "I'm configured to use DHCP,
but I can't get an answer from any DHCP servers".  Since the x.x portion is
generated randomly, it can change from one session to the next....
  This should work, but it's an incomplete setup and may not be stable.  I
wouldn't ever recommend running more than two machines that way, max.

  I've configured Norton's Internet Firewall product to do what you want.
I'm pretty sure ZA can also do it, but I don't have it in front of me....

  Since you are relying on broadcast resolution on that network anyway, and
you don't want to carry Internet traffic on the link, I'd consider
installing NetBEUI and binding that to these adapters, and unbinding TCP/IP
from them.  I bet ZA will ignore them if you do that.

Dave Gillett

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