SixStringPsycho
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Where should i put the ports? on the Start tag or the end tag? and should I change the ip address?
MiamiWesker said:Is the linksys WRT100 any good. Sounds good and has a good price...
If it is one port, you put it in both the start and end tag. (eg. 18907-18907). If it is a range, well you put the rangeSixStringPsycho said:Where should i put the ports? on the Start tag or the end tag? and should I change the ip address?
Smokey Bones said:I bought that D-link that I mentioned a few posts up.
It was $179.99. 0_0
I'm trying to locate a used 360 wireless adapter and won't be able to get one until Wed. In the meantime I decided to setup my PS3 + Wii wirelessly on my Netgear router, and everything is connected. Fucking Wii browser actually surprised me at how fast it was. So I'm debating returning this D-Link router. I know it's supposed to be top of the line, but it's 200 hundred fucking dollars.
Also this is unrelated to gaming but I'd figure I'd ask since we have some wireless savy people around. When I connect my laptop wireless on my network and try and DL something it tops out at 230 KB/sec. It'll go lower and bounce around just like anything else but it never goes higher than 230 whereas when I used wired I get in the 600ish range? What's the problem? It's been doing this for awhile can anyone help?
Smokey Bones said:I bought that D-link that I mentioned a few posts up.
It was $179.99. 0_0
I'm trying to locate a used 360 wireless adapter and won't be able to get one until Wed. In the meantime I decided to setup my PS3 + Wii wirelessly on my Netgear router, and everything is connected. Fucking Wii browser actually surprised me at how fast it was. So I'm debating returning this D-Link router. I know it's supposed to be top of the line, but it's 200 hundred fucking dollars.
Also this is unrelated to gaming but I'd figure I'd ask since we have some wireless savy people around. When I connect my laptop wireless on my network and try and DL something it tops out at 230 KB/sec. It'll go lower and bounce around just like anything else but it never goes higher than 230 whereas when I used wired I get in the 600ish range? What's the problem? It's been doing this for awhile can anyone help?
<3Colonel Nelson said:Notes for the OP:
- Your section on MAC address filtering says to connect all the devices you want, then copy the MAC addresses to be _excluded_ (should be _included_ -- excluding them will have the exact reverse effect of what is desired).
- You say "port forwarding" when you're talking about opening ports. These are not the same thing. I really doubt that you need port forwarding for most gaming--it's usually only necessary when you run a server.
- Opening ports is really not a good idea, and shouldn't be necessary if you have the right router. To me it makes no sense to insist on WPA security, but then open a bunch of ports--this means people can't hijack your wireless, but can attack you from thousands of miles away using a net connection. I have had several routers and have been able to play lots of Wii, PS2, and Xbox 1 games online without opening any ports. Of course YMMV, since I haven't tested this with PS3 or 360.
Here's a link to Steve Gibson's "Shields Up!" program, which can scan your IP and tell you what ports are open.
http://www.grc.com/default.htm (scroll down for shields up)
- In my experience, the GWL-G820 runs very hot and is somewhat unreliable. It works, but it doesn't work great.
- broadbandreports.com has some nice testing tools to help you see what your upstream and downstream bandwidth from your ISP is.
I'm sure I'll think of more stuff, and check back in this thread.
Threi said:*edit again*
I don't insist on any particular form of security in the OP, but i am just showing the options people have. WPA is a good "set it and forget it" type of security for most people, and it will stay included.
Google said:Anyway, I live in a tiny apartment, like, 600SQFT (I love Vancouver...) and for whatever reason, my laptop gets garbage reception when I'm in my bedroom. Its literally 20 feet away, through a single wall, and I get extremely slow speeds...
Is this down to the garbage, cheap as shit router? Is it simply a case of upgrading, or do I need to actually do some stuff?
Colonel Nelson said:It probably has to do with what's in your wall. If you read the fine print on home networking stuff, they typically only claim to support line-of-sight. Another possibility is interference from other networks, cordless phones, etc. in your apartment building. I have had this problem, and the best you can do is move around the router to see if it gets any better, or try changing the channel used for the wireless signal.
If you feel comfortable using custom firmware, you can probably significantly boost the signal strength from the router, but I don't recommend this kind of hacking unless you know what you're doing.
Wireless Indoor Booster NP562Google said:Is there an easy (albeit expensive) solution in just upgrading the router to like...a rangebooster or something?
Google said:Is there an easy (albeit expensive) solution in just upgrading the router to like...a rangebooster or something?
Holepunch said:
g35twinturbo said:Where is the custom firmware love of DD-WRT!
DD-WRT might be complicated for some but ala Tomato, your still flashing your router.
Relix said:Don't expect the same performance! It depends on how far you are. Also, there must be some weird setting somewhere. Try updating the firmware for it, check around your laptop and router settings.
I can get 500KBS with my laptop when I am 7 feet away, but when I go downstairs the speed can drop a LOT. Try messing around with the antennas as well. ANd... THAT'S ONE FUCKING EXPENSIVE ROUTER (return it :lol )
OH! And don't buy the overpriced Xbox wireless thing. Buy a Wireless Bridge, it connects to the Xbox LAN, and the console identifies it as a wired connection. MUCH cheaper.
vag 2.0 said:I wouldn't recommend the WRT54GS; the PSP outright doesn't like it with WPA/WPA2 enabled and the PS3 is problematic, needing to be ran in the DMZ with uPNP turned off.
vag 2.0 said:latest linksys unfortunately... this is too new a wrt54gs to get dd-wrt or anything else on, I think
Don't focus on the current firmware rev. when looking to update to custom firmware. What model revision is it? On the bottom of your product, you should see a Linksys label with the model number on it. Right after the model number, you'll see the hardware rev. That's what you want to look for. What hardware rev do you have?vag 2.0 said:latest linksys unfortunately... this is too new a wrt54gs to get dd-wrt or anything else on, I think
Colonel Nelson said:I just meant to say that it is inconsistent to recommend opening ports, which noticeably decreases security. WPA + all ports in stealth mode FTW.
Dr. Zoidberg said:As described in the OP, we are opening ports for a particular private IP address (i.e. your game console.) Are you saying that it decreases security for the console at the specified private IP, or that it decreases security for the entire network? If it is the former, then who cares, consoles have very little chance of being compromised by an attacker. If it's the latter, how so?
Colonel Nelson said:in my experience I can play every Wii/PS2/Xbox 1 title I own with all my ports in stealth mode. If that section were prefaced with something like "if you experience problems, try this:", rather than implying that opening ports somehow improved your network, then I would totally agree.
Go into your Wii's settings and go to Internet. Find the connection you are using and change the settings on the DNS page by selecting No -> advanced settings.
Put in the following DNS:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
Save, test and check for updates. You should notice a difference.
Dr. Zoidberg said:I never had to open any ports for PS2 or Xbox1 either, but things have changed a little with the new generation of consoles. I had to open ports to the PS3 for offsite remote-play via PSP to function, and if I didn't open ports for Halo 3 on 360, I was greeted with annoying nag-messages about my NAT status and matchmaking took a good bit longer to complete. I agree that it's not ideal to open ports or place private IPs in DMZ but some things on PS360 certainly seem to work better that way.
Smokey Bones said:I dunno what I did but my Netgear router that I've had for over a year is running extremely well using wireless for my consoles. I haven't needed to change any ports or anything.
I played hours of NBA2K8 and Halo 3 online yesterday and never got dropped or anything. Felt like I was using a wired connection. So this $200 D-Link gaming router is heading back to Circuit City tomorrow.
Can you get online with a PC?Nabs said:my linksys wrt54g seems to be working but i can't get online with it. the lights all work, the panel works, and i can see the ssid from my wii. i can't get online via wii or wired connection. it's been working just fine, but i swear comcast did some shit to my computer :lol i ran the desktop doctor the other night (my net was down) and it hasn't worked since.
i also upgraded the firmware a week ago.
not sure what to do now.
On two occasions, Comcast has had to send a reset signal to my modem to reestablish service. This signal both times (about two months apart) has fried my Linksys Broadband Hub/Router. All the lights on the router show up, but no signal gets through. Hooking a computer directly to the modem works just fine; just not when going through the router.
As I said, this has happened twice, again just a day or two ago. I'm getting a little tired or replacing $50 routers.
Is there a different brand of router that is not susceptible to this problem, or a surge protector that works to keep the model signal from overwhelming the router?
If you don't have any problems with your current firmware then you don't really have to upgrade it.Vyer said:Hmm. I have a WRT54G (one of the earlier models) but it's always worked 'fine'. Occasional problems in online games with some people, particularly through Live, but overall it's always 'worked'.
However because of that I've never bothered to check on a firmware upgrade. This thread is making me wonder if I should do that, or stick with the old " if it ain't broke..."
I should probably change that in the OP. I am not even sure if the Wii supports WPA2 either. :lolnataku said:Does PSP really support WPA2? I only see WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP) and WPA-PSK (AES) listed on my PSP.
Cold-Steel said:BTW I know I'll get some flamebait this way for saying this, but I (honestly) believe that the Linksys WRT54G is the greatest router known to man.
Especially, with DD-WRT firmware.