Just got a Linksys router, what can I do to make things go faster?
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Check these out first to learn how to open ports: http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/sbs-linksys-port-forwarding.html
http://www.portforward.com/linksys/befsx41-portforwarding.htm
Then find out from your programs which ports you need to open (TCP or UDP) and open them. If you can't find out tell me which exact programs do you use.
http://www.portforward.com/linksys/befsx41-portforwarding.htm
Then find out from your programs which ports you need to open (TCP or UDP) and open them. If you can't find out tell me which exact programs do you use.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
type
192.168.1.1 in your web browser's address field.
That will take you to the router config template. The default password is 'admin'. No user name.
192.168.1.1 in your web browser's address field.
That will take you to the router config template. The default password is 'admin'. No user name.
andthebeatgoeson
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http://bittornado.com/faq.html
Usually, you can do 6881 to 6999. For my old Linksys, there was another option on that forwarding tab that allowed you to set a range of ports to open. See if you have one at the end of that page you provided a pic of, for 'port range'.
Usually, you can do 6881 to 6999. For my old Linksys, there was another option on that forwarding tab that allowed you to set a range of ports to open. See if you have one at the end of that page you provided a pic of, for 'port range'.
andthebeatgoeson
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Pretty much. Do this:
Go to 'Start' button.
Click 'Run'
Enter 'cmd' without the quotes
Click 'Enter'
Type in 'ipconfig' without the quotes and hit enter
It'll show you your IP address. That's the Ip address that you want to enter.
However, the problem comes about if your router is 'DHCP' enabled. If there are other computers connected to the router, your router will assign IP addresses to all of them, including yours. It'll assign them in varying order, usually when you turn off your computer and another turns on. Meaning, they turn on, then request an IP address from the router in order to connect to the internet.
Your router sends any info that is requested out to the internet and when that info comes back, it needs a 'roadmap' to get that to your computer and not the other computers. So you need to know that if you have DHCP enabled, you're IP address might change at times. You'll either have to check from time to time and change the forwarding info, meaning retype in your new ip address when you get a different one or enable static ip's. It's up to you. Like I said, on one of those tabs, it'll give you a link to a manual in PDF form. That'll answer a lot of your questions. But don't hesitate to ask here.
Go to 'Start' button.
Click 'Run'
Enter 'cmd' without the quotes
Click 'Enter'
Type in 'ipconfig' without the quotes and hit enter
It'll show you your IP address. That's the Ip address that you want to enter.
However, the problem comes about if your router is 'DHCP' enabled. If there are other computers connected to the router, your router will assign IP addresses to all of them, including yours. It'll assign them in varying order, usually when you turn off your computer and another turns on. Meaning, they turn on, then request an IP address from the router in order to connect to the internet.
Your router sends any info that is requested out to the internet and when that info comes back, it needs a 'roadmap' to get that to your computer and not the other computers. So you need to know that if you have DHCP enabled, you're IP address might change at times. You'll either have to check from time to time and change the forwarding info, meaning retype in your new ip address when you get a different one or enable static ip's. It's up to you. Like I said, on one of those tabs, it'll give you a link to a manual in PDF form. That'll answer a lot of your questions. But don't hesitate to ask here.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Why would you not want to be using DHCP?
You can have static IPs with DHCP enabled. Just block off a series/scope that you want to reserve.
You can have static IPs with DHCP enabled. Just block off a series/scope that you want to reserve.
andthebeatgoeson
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Ooh, but how, DCB? Just change the dhcp range and manually insert it in your network TCP/IP properties? Or is there a better way to assign a static ip to a computer thru the router's software?
And if you have to plug the static ip address into your connection properties, what about your DNS addresses? Usually, mine change, I think. And it doesn't seem to allow you to insert a static ip AND automatically detect the DNS numbers. But maybe I'm thinking about this wrong.
And if you have to plug the static ip address into your connection properties, what about your DNS addresses? Usually, mine change, I think. And it doesn't seem to allow you to insert a static ip AND automatically detect the DNS numbers. But maybe I'm thinking about this wrong.
Phoenix
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Che said:
You OS is likely setup to renew its DHCP lease. If your OS asks for a new DHCP address, the DHCP server will oblidge it - another reason to reserve a particular address for that machine. I recall having this functionality on my old 802.11b Linksys router - I do notice that is was a LOT easier to configure in the netgear. Thumb through your docs for something called address reservation or LAN IP Setup.
andthebeatgoeson
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Thanks guys.
So in your connection properties, it uses your local router ip address as the DNS address, not the DNS to your ISP. Ok, thanks, that's gonna be useful sometime.
I just checked ipconfig and figured it out.
So in your connection properties, it uses your local router ip address as the DNS address, not the DNS to your ISP. Ok, thanks, that's gonna be useful sometime.
I just checked ipconfig and figured it out.
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