SLIP Connection: Ping Works, Other Programs Do Not

 Last reviewed: March 13, 1996
Article ID: Q135164
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are using a Dial-Up Networking connection using the SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol) server type with an Internet service provider, Ping may function correctly, but other programs (such as a Web browser) may not.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you select the wrong IP Header Compression setting.

RESOLUTION

Use these steps to change the IP Header Compression setting:

  1. Open the properties for the Dial-Up Networking connectoid.

  2. Click Server Type.

  3. Click TCP/IP Settings.

  4. Click the Use IP Header Compression check box.

  5. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

If you choose the wrong IP Header Compression setting, IP and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) programs (such as Ping) may operate normally, but TCP-based programs will not work. The IP Header Compression setting must be changed.

KBCategory: kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: posfest win95 winplus dun
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: March 13, 1996
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