Linksys WRT54GX2 manual Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

8.I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications.

If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be cases when you want to host an online game or Internet application. This would require you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific computer. This also applies to the Internet applications you are using. The best way to get the information on what port services to use is to go to the website of the online game or application you want to use. Follow these steps to set up online game hosting or use a certain Internet application:

1.Access the Router’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Forwarding tab.

2.Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application.

3.Enter the External Port range of the service you are using. For example, if you want to host Unreal Tournament (UT), you would enter the range 7777 to 27900.

4.Check the protocol you will be using, TCP and/or UDP.

5.Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port server to go to. For example, if the web server’s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192.168.1.100, you would enter 100 in the field provided. Check “Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address.

6.Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the example below:

Application

Start and End

Protocol

IP Address

Enabled

 

 

 

 

 

UT

7777 to 27900

Both

192.168.1.100

X

 

 

 

 

 

Halflife

27015 to 27015

Both

192.168.1.105

X

 

 

 

 

 

PC Anywhere

5631 to 5631

UDP

192.168.1.102

X

 

 

 

 

 

VPN IPSEC

500 to 500

UDP

192.168.1.100

X

 

 

 

 

 

When you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button.

9.I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work.

If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game, server, or application to function properly, consider exposing one PC to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. This option is available when an application requires too many ports or when you are not sure which port services to use. Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to successfully use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting. (In other words, data that enters the Router will be checked first by the forwarding settings. If the port number that the data enters from does not have port forwarding, then the Router will send the data to whichever PC or network device you set for DMZ hosting.)

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows HelpRouter’s Side Panel Connect a PC24 Security Tab Firewall Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Ssid your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Network TopologyPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Router’s Ports and Reset ButtonBroadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Wireless Router’s LEDsConnecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 OverviewPlacement Options Stand OptionWall-Mount Option Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Isp your internet providerSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Router IP Network SetupOptional Settings Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time SettingSetup Tab Ddns DdnsSetup Tab MAC Address Clone Mac address the unique address that aAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingNAT Mode Dynamic Routing16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless NetworkWireless Tab Wireless Security Wireless SecurityEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC FilterWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 VPN Pass Through Security Tab FirewallFirewall Block WAN RequestAccess Restrictions Tab Internet Access Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Url the address of a file located on the InternetApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forward Port Range ForwardPort Range Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Triggered Range and Forwarded RangeInternet Access Priority QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Applications and Gaming Tab QoSSummary Port RangeCancel Changes button UPnP Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password MulticastURL Filter Log Administration Tab LogSystem Log DoS LogTraceroute Test Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Ping ParametersFactory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Upgrade FirmwareAdministration Tab Config Management Backup ConfigurationRestore Configuration Status Tab Router Router InformationInternet Connection Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Wireless WirelessInternet/Wireless Status Tab System PerformanceSystem Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy power LED will not stop flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingMy wireless-G speed seems to be slow Cannot connect to the InternetHow do I turn on SRX on my router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?Does the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What is DMZ Hosting? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?What is ad-hoc mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is infrastructure mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98SE or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Appendix G Specifications ModelStandards Appendix H Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Appendix J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide
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