opening ports for certain programs

[memory]

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]

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

 

[memory]

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

 

[computerhakk]

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]

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

 

[memory]

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

 

[Scrat]

this should help you out.

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin...GV4dD1wb3J0IGZvcndhcmRpbmc*&p_li=&p_topview=1

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

 

[memory]

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]

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


http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Linksys/BEFW11S4/Limewire.htm

think thats the page you need

 

[tlarkin]

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

 

[memory]

I have the pro version of Limewire so it shouldn't have any viruses or anything.

The link that jimmymac gave me, the pics of the setup page are different than what I have. Here is a pic of the page I have:

Can anybody see the link to the pic?

 

[tlarkin]

I can't see the link, how are you posting it?

Are you posting the IP address of your router? In my email I got from CF, it looks like you just copy/pasted the link in your browser, that won't work.

 

[memory]

I used the Insert Image button on the reply page.

 

[tlarkin]

you gotta take a screen shot first, then upload it as an attachment, or post it on a photo hosting service like imageshack.us or www.photobucket.com then link it once its hosted.

 

[memory]

I can't get the picture small enough to post. How can I get it small enough?

 

[memory]

Okay try this one:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d72/rubydriver/internet2.jpg

 

[tlarkin]

6346 is the default port I got from googling it that limewire uses, however you have it set up right. Just make sure in the software you specify the port you forwarded for it

 

[memory]

On the link that jimmymac gave me, it said to enter Limew1 for the application. Why wouldn't I enter the full name of the program? If it wasn't for you guys helping me out, where it says start to end, I would have put a time in there. Thanks for all the help.

Also what is the Port Triggering subtab used for? Do I need to worry about that page?

 

[tlarkin]

lime1 is fine, as for port triggering

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_triggering

 

[memory]

I don't need to worry about port triggering right?

I think I got it figured out. I have been running Limewire and it hasn't disconnected yet. Why would it disconnect in the first place?