10-03-2014, 03:42 AM
I just added a second network and went through many runs of hell to get it working.
It seems the problem (one of the problems) lies with Windows 7 and its firewall. A network without a default gateway is forced to be what Microsoft calls a public network. Microsoft's published workaround is OK only until the next reboot. Not much of a solution.
I finally had to disable Windows firewall for public networks.
Also I have on order a new cable modem. Mine does not support DOCSIS 3.0. Comcast with their clever marketing discontinued my Internet service and moved me to a more expensive tier. The following day I read Comcast is building a new, even more awesome building.
I could call and complain, but knowing Comcast they would make me long for the days of dial up, which is what I had when I started WoW.
Of course if a DOCSIS 3.0 modem, which they say I need, does not result in an improvement I shall call and complain. Another project is to replace my router with a higher bandwidth one.
It seems the problem (one of the problems) lies with Windows 7 and its firewall. A network without a default gateway is forced to be what Microsoft calls a public network. Microsoft's published workaround is OK only until the next reboot. Not much of a solution.
I finally had to disable Windows firewall for public networks.
Also I have on order a new cable modem. Mine does not support DOCSIS 3.0. Comcast with their clever marketing discontinued my Internet service and moved me to a more expensive tier. The following day I read Comcast is building a new, even more awesome building.
I could call and complain, but knowing Comcast they would make me long for the days of dial up, which is what I had when I started WoW.
Of course if a DOCSIS 3.0 modem, which they say I need, does not result in an improvement I shall call and complain. Another project is to replace my router with a higher bandwidth one.
"I may be old, but I'm not dead."