dsl-g604t port forwarding (static ip help)

[Victor Padro]

On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 12:32 AM, James Takac <p3nndrag0n at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Victor
>
> On Sunday 15 March 2009 15:03:57 Victor Padro wrote:
> > On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 10:14 PM, Ray Parrish <crp at cmc.net> 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)
> > > >
> > > > Any help appreciated
> > > >
> > > > James
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > The router in my DSL modem/router combination is actually at an ip of
> > > http://192.168.0.1/ so the numbers you have there aren't always used
> as
> > > you have them. The address shown for my router above allows me to log
> in
> > > to my router's configuration interface with my web browser to make any
> > > changes needed to my connection,. Since I dual boot, and do not change
> > > the settings each time I do, it is set the same for Windows XP as it is
> > > for Ubuntu Linux.
> > >
> > > Here are my DNS server ip's as well, which are for the isp Qwest that I
> > > use. Note that the ip of my router is also the setting used for my
> > > Gateway
> > >
> > > DNS Address #1:  205.171.3.25
> > > DNS Address #2:  205.171.2.25
> > >
> > > My subnet masks are set to
> > >
> > > 255.255.255.255
> > > 255.255.255.0
> > > 255.255.255.0
> > > 255.0.0.0
> > >
> > > Since my actual external ip address gets set dynamically with DHCP, it
> > > changes periodically at the ips's convenience. My computer itself
> > > appears to be assigned 192.168.0.2 which is just one digit off from the
> > > router's location.
> > >
> > > So... what you need to do, is attempt to use your browser to access
> your
> > > router or modem that your main PC is plugged into directly, and have a
> > > look at the settings in it's interface. You may need your username and
> > > password to get logged into it as well, but the first time I logged
> into
> > > mine, I did not need them. I have set it to ask for them since then.
> > >
> > > Yoou will need to know whether your isp wants you to use PPPoA, or
> > > PPPoE, if you should turn on DHCP, as well as many other settings that
> > > may need to be applied, and vary by service provider. You will need to
> > > ask your isp for these setting's values.
> > >
> > > Later, Ray Parrish
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> > Why are you trying to use port forwarding?
> > To setup a lamp server, mail server, ssh server?
> > If that is your case, well indeed you need to provide your box a static
> IP
> > so the port forward will work
> > If it isn't your case you will need to provide a static ip too, that is
> how
> > port forwarding works
> >
> > In ubuntu double click on the networking icon or go to menu >system >
> > aadministration > network and you''ll have to uncheck the roaming mode
> and
> > then go to properties and in configuration, select from the drop-down
> > static ip address and enter the ip address, subnet mask, gateway address
> > that matches your current dhcp config, ex.
> >
> > ip address: 192.168.0.100
> > subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
> > gateway: 192.168.0.1
> >
> > click ok and then you will have to add the dns info in the dns tab, ex.
> > 192.168.0.1 or whatever your router is using to resolve names over the
> > internet
> >
> > now that you have assigned the static ip then go to the router ip on your
> > browser and add the ip address along with the port(s) you need to forward
> > to that machine.
> > and that's it!
> >
> > hope it helps.
>
> Mine is definitely at 10.1.1.1 as that's what I use to access the modem's
> configuration page. I finally have my pc's all set to static ip's and now
> just have to set up the port forwarding
>
> Thx to all trying to help
> Much appreciated
> James
>
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No problem, good luck. :)

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