opening ports for certain programs

memory · 11-12-2006, 02:12 AM

Whenever I am running Limewire, it will not stay connected for very long. I have to unplug the adapter and plug it back in to get working again. But won't last very long. How do I go about opening up ports?

I am connected to the internet through a router using a adapter. There are 2 computers that use adapters and 1 through the router. They are all Linksys equipment.

starcab · 11-12-2006, 02:27 AM

Well,to open ports you must access to the router's inteface.Through it you do port forwarding,etc.

memory · 11-12-2006, 02:31 AM

How do I get into the router's interface? It is through the internet right?

computerhakk · 11-12-2006, 06:22 AM

What is your router's brand and model? Usually, it's as easy as typing in 192.168.1.1 into your browser as it should be default for most. If not, it might be ".0.1" instead of 1.1.

Motoxrdude · 11-12-2006, 06:44 AM

And the default password is "admin" typically. What is the model number of you router?

memory · 11-12-2006, 03:27 PM

The model number is BEFW11S4. And I found the router setup page. Which tab do I open up the ports under?

Scrat · 11-12-2006, 03:43 PM

this should help you out.

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/...i=&p_topview=1

Try forwarding port #6346 to the Intranet IP of your computer.

memory · 11-12-2006, 04:25 PM

Most of that stuff was confusing to me. I am not very good with networks. Can someone please explain it any easier and take me through step by step?

**jimmymac** · 11-12-2006, 04:25 PM

www.portforward.com has some great step by step guides on how to get things sorted

http://www.portforward.com/english/r...4/Limewire.htm

think thats the page you need

tlarkin · 11-12-2006, 05:06 PM

i would be very weary of running limewire, and especially giving it carte blanche through open ports on your network. It is filled with spyware/malware/trojans/viruses.

However, once in your router, and if its a Linksys, you need to set up what is known as Application Restrictions or QoS (quality of services) and give whatever application you want whatever port you want it to have. Some routers have different control panels, here is a screen shot of mine, linksys WRT54GL

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memory Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 399	opening ports for certain programs Whenever I am running Limewire, it will not stay connected for very long. I have to unplug the adapter and plug it back in to get working again. But won't last very long. How do I go about opening up ports? I am connected to the internet through a router using a adapter. There are 2 computers that use adapters and 1 through the router. They are all Linksys equipment.

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computerhakk VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THOJhakk county Posts: 3,635	What is your router's brand and model? Usually, it's as easy as typing in 192.168.1.1 into your browser as it should be default for most. If not, it might be ".0.1" instead of 1.1. __________________ "Remember, wrong advice may be worse than no advice at all." ::COMPUTERHAKK:::

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Scrat Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 630	this should help you out. http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/...i=&p_topview=1 Try forwarding port #6346 to the Intranet IP of your computer. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+, GigaByte GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Ltd Ed. ATI Radeon GeCube 256Mb 9600XT, Compro DVB-T300 Dig/Analog TV Card 2x 1GB, 2x 512Mb DDR CL3 400Mhz PC3200 - Dual Channel WD 120Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB, WD 80Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB Excel 108Mb Wireless PCI, WinXP Prof. Samsung CD-R/RW 52-32-52, Samsung DVD 16x reader, LG DVD MultiBurner Benq 17" FP71E 12ms LCD, Logitech LX700 K&M, Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech Z-5400 FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!! Team 44358 Last edited by Scrat; 11-12-2006 at 03:47 PM.

11-12-2006, 02:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
memory Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 399	How do I get into the router's interface? It is through the internet right?

11-12-2006, 03:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
memory Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 399	The model number is BEFW11S4. And I found the router setup page. Which tab do I open up the ports under?

11-12-2006, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
memory Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 399	Most of that stuff was confusing to me. I am not very good with networks. Can someone please explain it any easier and take me through step by step?

11-12-2006, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
jimmymac Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester, UK Age: 28 Posts: 3,772	www.portforward.com has some great step by step guides on how to get things sorted http://www.portforward.com/english/r...4/Limewire.htm think thats the page you need __________________ I tried to put my signature in here but my pen ruined the monitor.

11-12-2006, 05:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 6,942	i would be very weary of running limewire, and especially giving it carte blanche through open ports on your network. It is filled with spyware/malware/trojans/viruses. However, once in your router, and if its a Linksys, you need to set up what is known as Application Restrictions or QoS (quality of services) and give whatever application you want whatever port you want it to have. Some routers have different control panels, here is a screen shot of mine, linksys WRT54GL Last edited by tlarkin; 11-12-2006 at 05:13 PM.

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