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  1. reflex_1

    reflex_1 What's a Dremel?

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    i am trying to use a P2P program on my laptop but cannot download anything as my Liksys Wireless-G broadband router is not configured for this :( can anyone help me in configuring it??
    i'm new to this so any help would be greatly appreciated :)

    thanks
     
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  2. mushky

    mushky gimme snails

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    check the manual for port forwarding or port mapping, or possibly services.
    Find out the port that the p2p app is running on and forward that port on the router to go to the LAN IP address of the computer running it.
     
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  3. reflex_1

    reflex_1 What's a Dremel?

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    you gonna have to be a bit more specific :confused: as i don't have a full manual and am getting a bit lost :duh:

    i know the port number but don't know where to put it :duh:
     
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    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    What P2P program are you trying to use? You'll probably need to set up 'port forwarding' on the router to allow the ports for the incoming / outgoing traffic to be passed onto the internal IP address. These setting come under 'Virtual Server' on my router so it's probably worth looking at the documentation for your router and the FAQs for the p2p softeware.

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  5. Tomm

    Tomm I also ride trials :¬)

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    Go into the router config (usually type 192.168.0.1 into your browser - sometimes 10.0.0.1) and then have a look around the router setup pages. If there's an advanced tab, click that and look for port forwarding or mapping as spank said.

    You should be able to find the router manual on the manufacturer's website :thumb:
     
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    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    Check the manufacturers website for the manual...
     
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    reflex_1 What's a Dremel?

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    i'm trying to use Shareazza & eMule

    Shareazza seems to be working OK but very slowly but i can't get eMule to run at all :(
     
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    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    You definately have to forward 2 ports to ghet emule running. I had problems with this also. Checking the documentation for the router is your best bet.
     
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    reflex_1 What's a Dremel?

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    i've put the port ranges in but when i run the test for emule it says the TCP test has failed :duh: :confused:
     
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    jetsetjimbo Up-up and away

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    Have you saved the settings in the router and reset it? Also rebooted the PC for good measure?
     
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