Linksys WRT54GX4 manual Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work

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Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400

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 Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsConnect a PC Router’s Side Panel24 Security Tab Firewall Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid your wireless network’s namePlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s Ports and Reset Button Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Router’s LEDs PowerOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400Stand Option Placement OptionsWall-Mount Option Isp your internet provider Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband RouterInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network SetupOptional Settings Router IPTime Setting Network Address Server Settings DhcpDdns Setup Tab DdnsMac address the unique address that a Setup Tab MAC Address CloneDynamic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingNAT Mode Advanced Routing16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Network Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC FilterAdvanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless SettingsWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Block WAN Request Security Tab FirewallFirewall VPN Pass ThroughInternet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Url the address of a file located on the Internet Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP networkPort Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Triggered Range and Forwarded Range Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab QoS QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Internet Access PriorityPort Range SummaryCancel Changes button Https Web Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Local Router AccessMulticast UPnPDoS Log Administration Tab LogSystem Log URL Filter LogPing Parameters Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Traceroute TestUpgrade Firmware Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Factory DefaultsBackup Configuration Administration Tab Config ManagementRestore Configuration Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkWireless Status Tab WirelessStatus Tab System Performance Internet/WirelessSystem Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed 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 TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy power LED will not stop flashing Need to upgrade the firmwareCannot connect to the Internet My wireless-G speed seems to be slowIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? How do I turn on SRX on my router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Does the Router support ICQ send file?What is DMZ Hosting? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is infrastructure mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is WEP? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Router?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareShared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Standards Appendix G SpecificationsFCC, IC-03, CE, Wi-Fi 802.11b, 802.11g, WPA ModelTo 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating TempStorage Temp Operating HumidityLimited Warranty Appendix H Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX400 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Need to contact Linksys? Appendix J Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide
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