Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

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far as hosting games, the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer.

How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?

If you experience corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client, try using another FTP program.

The web page hangs, downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are displayed on the window. What do I need to do?

Change your Ethernet adapter properties to specify 10 Mbps/Half Duplex mode instead of Auto Detect.

STEP 1 On a Windows PC, click the Start button, point to Control Panel, and then click System.

STEP 2 Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

STEP 3 Click the plus sign next to Network adapters to expand the listings. STEP 4 Right-click your Network Connection adapter, and then click Properties. STEP 5 Click the Advanced tab.

STEP 6 In the Property list, click Link Speed & Duplex. In the Value list, choose 10 Mbps/ Half Duplex.

STEP 7 Also make sure that your proxy setting is disabled in the browser:

For Internet Explorer, click Tools > Internet Options, and then click the Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection. For Netscape Navigator, click Edit > Preferences > Advanced > Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet. For more information, refer to the documentation for your web browser.

If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?

Reset the router by holding down the Reset button for ten seconds. Reset your cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and install the latest firmware release. Follow the instructions in Administration > Firmware Upgrade, page 80.

How can I be notified of new router firmware upgrades?

All Cisco firmware upgrades are posted on www.cisco.com/go/software, where you can download the files for free. The router’s firmware can be upgraded by

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