dataport Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Have XP (firewall disabled), Linksys WRT-54G (brand new), to cable modem. Used IPCONFIG to set up port forwarding. BUT...can't get port forwarded (63238). Have set up the static IP on my PC/TCP-IP settings and the Linksys.Each day when I use the UTorrent port test - it keeps saying that it's checking the port on a different ISP-DNS Server address. Yesterday it was 24.35.33.8...today it was checking the port on 24.35.33.163. Msg says the port isn't open.Any idea what I need to do next to forward the port through my ISP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadWingKnight Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 What did you set your static IP to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dataport Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 My static IP (TCP/IP settings and Linksys) is 192.168.1.150. I'm getting downloads, but can't get port forwarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadWingKnight Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 IP addresses within the DHCP range of the router cause the router to refuse to forward.Try .50 instead of .150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dataport Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 No effect. I (think) my problem is the DNS Servers. When I do IPCONFIG, it lists two addresses (24.35.0.12 & .13). But...when I do the UTorrent test, it says it's checking the port on 24.35.38.163. Yesterday it was checking the port on 24.35.33.8.Does my ISP dynamically allocate addresses to my cable modem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadWingKnight Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 The IP address that the utorrent test attempts to test is the one for your computer's public IP, not the DNS servers, so the difference you're seeing is normal.Such variances are not unexpected in the real world, and yes your public IP is dynamically assigned. No this does not affect port forwarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dataport Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 OK. To recap: 1. XP firewall disabled. 2. Port 63238 (Enable UPNP unchecked). 3. Linksys WRT54G (192.168.1.1 - default gateway). 4. My TCP/IP settings set for 192.161.1.50 (Static) + DNS Servers per IPCONFIG. 5. Linksys set for (range) 63238 + 192.168.1.50 - Enabled checked.It (looks) like my Linksys is blocking it - but I followed portforward guide correctly. I verified I have latest firmware for this model.Port still blocked - anything else I might check? Instructions have been fairly straightforward, but can't get port forwarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switeck Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 It may be your modem also has a mini-router or firewall in it that's causing you to be firewalled in µTorrent. You can check for that at the manufacturer's website. (use google to find!)...or use its manual if you have it handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dataport Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 ...DUMMY ME....I had my Vonage adapator between my cable modem and WRT54G. I took it out and connected it to one of my router IP ports.....and everything came up like a dream !!! Thx for your help. My UTorrent speeds are fantastic.BTW, I looked into the Ambit modem most cable companies use ( 192.168.100.1 ) and it comes factory default with security disabled. It was the Vonage (Motorola VT1005) that must have been blocking the port.Again, thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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