dsl-g604t port forwarding (static ip help) [RESOLVED]

[James Takac]

Hi Paul

On Sunday 15 March 2009 10:56:14 Paul Gear wrote:
> James Takac wrote:
> > Hi Guys
> >
> > I'm having problems getting the port forwarding to word on said modem. I
> > have the main pc hooked up via the ethernet port directly and my others
> > are wireless. I understand that I need to set up static ip's for port
> > forwarding to work but that's where I'm running into problems. Already
> > been googling around a bit to no avail. The most comprehensive
> > instructions I've come across assume a windows system alas. And it seems
> > setting up the dns and such is a lil different in ubuntu (8.04 here).
> > Currently all my pc's are on roaming mode as it's the only way I've been
> > able to connect to the net. Once I can get the static ip's working I
> > SHOULD be fine with the port forwarding
> >
> > DLink's tech site suggests the following using a windows system
> >
> > Select the 'Use the following IP address' option:
> > IP address: 10.1.1.99
> > Subnet mask: 255.0.0.0
> > Default Gateway: 10.1.1.1 (your router's address)
> > DNS: 10.1.1.1 and 61.88.88.88 (or whichever your provider is using)
>
> The best way to set up static IPs is to put in DHCP reservations (static
> assignments in the DHCP server).  Then you can leave all the PCs as they
> are and just change the modem configuration to set their IPs.
>
> In the G604T manual i have, page 42 shows the Home -> DHCP screen with a
> few slots for static assignments.  Put in your computer's MAC address
> along with the desired IP address, and save the config.  Then try
> unplugging and plugging in your LAN cable again and it should get the
> static IP you've selected.
>
> Paul

Finally got it going inc port forwarding. Thx for the help