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    Help me setup my router :p

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by eleron911, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Ok, so I`m a total beginner at setting up permissions,control and stuff for routers,so bare with me.

    I have a cable connection, through the modem(2.4mbps I think) and that is linked to a crappy router.(the name is erased from it,but I think I should be able to get more info on it if required).
    So there's 4 open ports and all of them are connected to computers.
    I`d like to make a single computer get priority over the others(like 50% of the available bandwidth ONLY when needed) and open up some ports,since for some reason it appears I have a lot of ports closed(bitcomet reports it so).

    I`ve tried 192.168.0.1 and .1.1 and I can`t get in the config area. I`m connected in the #1st open port(they`re numbered 1 to 4) .

    So how do I go about it?
    Using XP SP2, it`s not a wireless router(yet,will get one soon).
     
    eleron911, Jun 24, 2008
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  2. ROBO HUNTER

    ROBO HUNTER Notebook Consultant

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    a picture of it would help us get the maker and model number
     
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  3. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    You need to setup QoS, but first you need to get into your router, which you are unsuccessful now. The 192.168.(0 or 1).1 are the most used, perhaps you need to make an extra effort and see who is the manufacturer of the router you bought from a garage sale :D
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 24, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    With regards your sig, add: and the other 1% is in jail :D
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 24, 2008
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  5. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    If u don't know the local IP for the router to access its config. page u can always click on the Network Icon in the task tray, under support to find out the IP Gateway address. This is of course with the ethernet cable connected to the computer via port 1 and another cable from the Internet port of the router to the Modem.
     
    makaveli72, Jun 24, 2008
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  6. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Ok,I`m off to work now, but I`ll do everything I can afterwards. It's black and dirty :p
     
    eleron911, Jun 24, 2008
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  7. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    I think eleron is after something dirty :p
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 24, 2008
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  8. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Start -> Run -> cmd -> ipconfig

    Find out the "Default Gateway", that's your router's IP address.

    Once you're in, let me know what else you need to know.

    Let us know the router model would help us a lot for giving you the right instructions.

    :)
     
    stewie, Jun 25, 2008
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  9. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Ok, I got another router, the other one died yesterday too.
    Thing is, this one don`t have wireless either.
    Oh well.
    It`s a Speedstream, apparently just like the last one.
     

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  10. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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  11. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Where are yo getting these routers from? :cool:
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  12. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Work.
    So can I do it? can I open up some ports and make the 1st plugged computer(slot 1) to have priority over the others?
     
    eleron911, Jun 25, 2008
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  13. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Did you verify if it has the QoS option?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  14. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    If your router is one of the models in the manual I posted, then the answer is no, cause it doesn't have the QoS option.

    Check your router configuration and see if there is any option for QoS.
     
    stewie, Jun 25, 2008
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  15. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    There is none, just a tab with "devices" and an option to reboot it, or customize the color pallete.
    Could I at least open some ports? it`s driving me insane, can`t play anything on the net.
     
    eleron911, Jun 25, 2008
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  16. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Well, the game's instruction should tell you which port to use, doesn't it?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  17. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    First, find the ports you need to forward.

    Then Main Menu -> Setup -> Port Forwarding

    Under Add/Edit Entry:

    Choose the Service or Protocol, then enter port number, then enter the IP address of the computer, and click Apply.

    You can always use the DMZ mode option if you don't want to do all these port forwarding stuff, DMZ basically put one of the computers on your local network to be visible outside of the firewall. Mind you the computer running in DMZ mode is basically like running without a router, so make sure you have other software firewall enabled in your PC.

    Personally I'd recommend using port forwarding over DMZ, but I know some people prefer DMZ for gaming.
     
    stewie, Jun 25, 2008
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  18. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    DMZ is too risky, your network is completely opened, no protection at all :(
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  19. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    I wouldn't say "too risky". Look at it this way, DMZ is just like people connecting to the Internet without any router. Not everyone uses a router, many people with a single computer don't use a router. I've been running without a router all the time when I'm traveling. This is when your software firewall comes in handy. As long as you've some kind of firewall, even the built-in Windows one, you should be fine if you set it up properly.
     
    stewie, Jun 25, 2008
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  20. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    When you open a port, it becomes a tunnel, the firewall would not see anything.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  21. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    I think you misunderstood some stuff about ports and network. :D
     
    stewie, Jun 25, 2008
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  22. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    It's possible, I'll double check what I'm saying :rolleyes:
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  23. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Dude,this is pure chinese for me at the moment.
    There ain`t any option like the ones you mentioned...
     

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  24. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    What is it in gateway health?
     
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  25. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Statistics and Reboot.
     
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  26. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    If none of the menus allows you to open ports nor DMZ then there is nothing you can do. Then you might as well just to connect directly with the modem.
     
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  27. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    I can`t. There`s at least 6 computers that need the same connection.
    So is there NO WAY to open up specific ports, say 11111 or 20000 ? it`s driving me nuts also in Bitcomet,it severely reduces my dwl speed.
     
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  28. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    The only way I know is getting in the router and select the port and associate that port with a service or game, but you can't even access your router. May be you want to update the firmware of the router so you can get a better configuration user interface with the required options.

    Sorry if I ask the question again or if you already answered, what is the router model?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  29. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    A crappy Speed Stream.

    I thought I could do it somehow differently, through a program or something.
    Oh well.
    I have to go to work, i`ll see if I can figure something out tonight.
    Thanks anyway.
     
    eleron911, Jun 25, 2008
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  30. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Nope, you must access the router's configuration or settings menu.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  31. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    lol

    Man, what da heck is this? Strange router interface, not the same at all as the manual I found. :D

    Ok, what do you see if you click on " Devices" on the top right corner?

    Also, can you tell me the exact model name or number of this router? Look under the router, there should be a sticker.
     
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  32. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    eleron,

    stick w/ one helper or the other or they'll have you chasing your tail.... :rolleyes:
     
    nobscot6, Jun 25, 2008
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  33. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    What's wrong with chasing tails???
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  34. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    I`ll have to figure things out tomorrow, just got back from work and I`m worn up.
    Thanks for all your help guys.
     
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  35. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    No problem, it looks like you have a tail????? :D
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 25, 2008
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  36. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    monkey, pls stay on subject or use the PM feature
     
    nobscot6, Jun 26, 2008
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  37. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    eleron, seriously, it's really hard to help you if you don't give us the model, it's like asking how to configure your mobile phone without the model. :p
     
    stewie, Jun 26, 2008
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  38. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    I second stewiegriffin, we can't even suggest a firmware update without the model.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 26, 2008
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  39. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It does? Is that a problem? :D
     
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  40. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Ok,more pics of it.
     

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  41. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    LMAO eleron, if you have provided this earlier, we could have avoided at least 4 pages of posts. :laugh:

    Here, step-by-step port forwarding guide for your router with pics, just pick the apps/games on the list:

    http://portforward.com/english/rout...ns/Speedstream-6520/Speedstream-6520index.htm

    Also, the previous login you did, it's not admin login, you must login as admin to your router in order to see all those settings.
     
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  42. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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  43. Wirelessman

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    Click on start, click on run, type in cmd , then click OK, type ipconfig and
    write down the gateway address 192.xxx.xxx.xxx

    Open IE/FF and enter the gateway address, this will load a configuration webpage, in the upper right corner of this page it will say login or logout, if it says login then click on the go button on the webpage not on the browser and enter admin for the password or whatever it might be. Once you are logged into the modem click on home networking then advanced settings then configure speedstream wireless gateway network.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 26, 2008
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  44. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Nope, a tail is actually something nice if you come it every day :D
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 26, 2008
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  45. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    *EDITED*

    Sorry Wirelessman.
     
    stewie, Jun 26, 2008
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  46. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    I was still writing when you posted, I just posted after you without knowing that you were also posting, I will remove that portion.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 26, 2008
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  47. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    I will try that tonight, have to get to work now.
    I did not post pics of it because as I said, this one replaced the older one with nothing on it.
     
    eleron911, Jun 26, 2008
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  48. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    eleron, so did you get it to work?
     
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  49. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Lol, he probably burned his lap :D
     
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  50. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    It seems like he is still offline. :twitcy:
     
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