Port Configuration

[TomB]

Hi all,

I'm running a Windows XP Professional SP3 descktop PC with a cable connection. I use Zone Alarm Extreme but have shut down the firewall. All setup steps and suggested settings have been followed.

I have a Motorola Surfboard Cable Modem and a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router connected to the system.

We are constantly losing the internet connection while downloading movies from Isohunt.

I have used PFConfig to open the port on the Linksys Router. Do I need to do the same with the Motorola Surfboard Modem?

Any help in stabilizing my internet connection would be appreciated.

Tom

[DreadWingKnight]

I use Zone Alarm Extreme but have shut down the firewall.

By uninstalling it?

http://forum.utorrent.com/viewtopic.php?id=15992 for the interrupted connections.

[TomB]

DreadWingKnight

Thanks for the quick reply.

Firewall is deactivated within the Zone Alarm Suite. Not Uninstalled, this is my spyware and virus program also.

I have made all the change suggested in the link except Disable IP Resolving. I don't find it anywhere.

Also, do I need to open ports in both the router and the modem?

Tom

[DreadWingKnight]

Unfortunately, ZoneAlarm is one of those programs that doesn't disable properly until uninstalled.

Peer IP resolution is a right-click option on the peers tab.

Yes you need to open ports in both the router and modem as well.

[TomB]

Deadwingknight,

Thanks. Not sure what to do about Zone Alarm. I just paid for a two year renewal and can't afford to pay again.

May have to live with the problem.

Tried to right click on Peer tab. Nothing happens.

Tom