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Posted by Crono on Sun Aug 7th at 9:17pm 2005

Jesus, just go into the routers configuration. Most of them (I haven't run into one that didn't have this) have a html interface. You just type in the ip address of the router into your browser address bar.

If you have a specific application that uses a certain port, you can go and change the ports very quickly before using the application and if you're really concerned you can change them back when you're done.

But, resetting the router every time? That's just retarded.

Anyway, to find your router's ip, just go: start >> run >> cmd >> ipconfig

Take the ip address, which is x.x.x.x setup, and put in the first three number, then the last one will be a 1. So, for example, 168.192.3.1

All the computers on that router will begin with 168.192.3 then will have a number.

As for whether using the built in utilities or a third party utility is "better" or easier. I'd say just use the built in one, since it is a GUI and is very easy to use.

For example

That is the configuration interface built into my router. Most all routers have the same feature. It allows you to control everything, even reset it if need be.


Blame it on Microsoft, God does.



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Posted by Underdog on Sun Aug 7th at 9:33pm 2005

? quoting Crono
But, resetting the router every time? That's just retarded.

Do you just automatically be disdainful or do you take weekly lessons in such?

No place in this entire thread did it say to reset each time. I said to reset it now because its open to the world and it is the fastest way to snap all the ports shut. I imagine that Otzman knows how to get into the admin area since he obviously found the DMZ section so humiliating him into submission was un-necessary.

You seem to be one of the smartest members here. Why do you torture yourself with us less gifted members? There has got to be a site someplace where you are not the gifted one.

If I ever need help, I would like to be able to come TO YOU. Right now, I feel my stupidity would only insult and/or inflame you into more disdainful words. Correct me if I'm wrong, but do so with a minimum of snide phrases.




There is no history until something happens, then there is.



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Posted by Myrk- on Sun Aug 7th at 9:38pm 2005

Unless you do something significant on your PC, or hold alot of interesting data, then your making a big fuss out of nothing, like most people do... I didn't use a firewall or any form of net protection till windows firewall came out with SP2, and I never got a single piece of spyware or anything.

Why? Because I'm not an idiot! The simple way to not get infections is to think about what your doing and what pages you visit. Theres too much hype about net security nowadays.




-[Better to be Honest than Kind]-



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Posted by Crono on Sun Aug 7th at 9:39pm 2005

Wtf <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/wtf.gif">


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Posted by Underdog on Sun Aug 7th at 9:47pm 2005

? quoting Crono
Wtf

Stop acting innocent.

@Myrk, I only turned my PC on last night (after I discovered my router went on the fritz) and crap started popping up from no place. It even went so far as to somehow turn ICQ on. I haven't had ICQ on any of my computers in well over 3 years. Lets assume I am a complete moron for the moment. HOW THE HELL DID ICQ GET ON MY PC?

Anyway, I got spoiled to my router. I have been clean for all this time with it.

Perhaps, I got complacent, but I loved my hardware firewall.




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Posted by OtZman on Sun Aug 7th at 9:58pm 2005

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My mapping skills have no relevance to routers.

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You think by this time next year members will stop referring to my maps, or lack there of when referencing my knowledge base?

I am not after all, the only member map free.


I was refering to my own lack of maps and mapping skills. When you said any one smart enough to make a map should be able to configure, I couldn't help to remember that I haven't released a single map. <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_wink.gif">


Crono, I knew most of that. I've tried to forward ports before to get maximum connectivity in BitTorrent, but it never seemed to work. Don't know if it was because I had Zone Alarm installed at the same time or what.

However, I've re-configured the router, uninstalled Zone Alarm and now the port forwarding seems to be working as it's supposed to.

So, thanks for the help.




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Posted by Underdog on Sun Aug 7th at 10:19pm 2005

? quoting OtZman



I was refering to my own lack of maps and mapping skills. When you said any one smart enough to make a map should be able to configure, I couldn't help to remember that I haven't released a single map.


I seem to be getting a bit touchy. Almost every time I try to express my opinion, someone mentions my lack of maps.

I welcome another map free member whom is cognizant of his own profile insufficiencies. <img src=" SRC="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif">




There is no history until something happens, then there is.



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Posted by Crono on Sun Aug 7th at 11:04pm 2005

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Stop acting innocent.


No, seriously, what are you talking about?


Blame it on Microsoft, God does.



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Posted by Underdog on Mon Aug 8th at 12:13am 2005

? quoting Crono

No, seriously, what are you talking about?

You are incredulous beyond arrogance it seems. Be that as it may, you slighted Otzman not I so if he has no issues how can I?




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Posted by Crono on Mon Aug 8th at 11:08am 2005

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you slighted Otzman not I

I didn't slight anyone you douche.

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if he has no issues how can I?

You seem to have plenty.

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You are incredulous beyond arrogance it seems.

What's with the personal, unfounded, attacks? I didn't put something up in a condescending tone, so that perception is coming from you; you alone.


Blame it on Microsoft, God does.



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Posted by habboi on Mon Aug 8th at 12:37pm 2005

By the way be careful with the hardware you choose as I have this story:

At a primary school, they bought new mouses that said they were compatible with all computers. Now these computers were also new and they tested a mouse out and suddenly BANG!

The computer fried and they called a tech to fix...

He tried another computer with a mouse and that also went BANG!

So they found out that the hardware had damaged compenents sending electric shocks up the mother board...

So my tip is to always use your product hardware e.g. I use a DELL so dell mouses and scanners are my best bet to saving a computer.





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Posted by Crono on Mon Aug 8th at 9:38pm 2005

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By the way be careful with the hardware you choose as I have this story:
At a primary school, they bought new mouses that said they were compatible with all computers. Now these computers were also new and they tested a mouse out and suddenly BANG!
The computer fried and they called a tech to fix...
He tried another computer with a mouse and that also went BANG!
So they found out that the hardware had damaged compenents sending electric shocks up the mother board...
So my tip is to always use your product hardware e.g. I use a DELL so dell mouses and scanners are my best bet to saving a computer.


It's very rare that a product will do that simply because there's a standard in which all x86 related hardware must follow. If a certain product does that, the company can have legal action taken against them, depending on the circumstance.


Blame it on Microsoft, God does.




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