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Jesus Pimp · 08-21-2003, 07:53 AM

I just got a linksys router BEFSR41 and I want to know how to open ports so I can use filesharing programs like Bit Torrent. Any ideas?

Kadath · 08-21-2003, 08:18 AM

I have that same one! I use port forwarding to do things like that, it's in the advanced tab of the web access. If you need more details, let me know.

d4in · 08-21-2003, 08:32 AM

you gotta set up a static ip for your computer thats not in the range of the router

ie. router=192.168.1.1
range = 192.168.1.100-254

computer = 192.168.1.20
subnet = 255.255.255.0
gateway = 192.168.1.1 (router address)
dns domain = whatever
dns host = whatever
dnsservers = go into the linksys router and look at the status page and the dns settings, usually the first two are the only ones needed

after that, go into the advanced tab and then the forwarding tab and enter in the static address you just set up for your computer
bit torrent uses ports 6881-6889 so enter these numbers and cleck the tcp and enable boxes, fill in an app name(bits or something) and click apply.

This should set up the right ports for bittorrents on your computer

Raw Kuts · 08-22-2003, 09:40 AM

just a little nitpicking here, but

Quote:

range = 192.168.100-254

should be 192.168.1.100-254 (you forget a 1)

d4in · 08-22-2003, 02:31 PM

sorry, was typing too fast

Bamrak · 08-22-2003, 06:46 PM

Couldn't you just set that pc as the DMZ host?

asshopo · 08-24-2003, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bamrak
Couldn't you just set that pc as the DMZ host?

Thats as bad as not having a firewall/router. Opening ports is the best way for sure.

08-21-2003, 07:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
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08-21-2003, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	I have that same one! I use port forwarding to do things like that, it's in the advanced tab of the web access. If you need more details, let me know. __________________ it's quiet in here

08-21-2003, 08:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
d4in Computer Nerd Location: Bishop, TX	you gotta set up a static ip for your computer thats not in the range of the router ie. router=192.168.1.1 range = 192.168.1.100-254 computer = 192.168.1.20 subnet = 255.255.255.0 gateway = 192.168.1.1 (router address) dns domain = whatever dns host = whatever dnsservers = go into the linksys router and look at the status page and the dns settings, usually the first two are the only ones needed after that, go into the advanced tab and then the forwarding tab and enter in the static address you just set up for your computer bit torrent uses ports 6881-6889 so enter these numbers and cleck the tcp and enable boxes, fill in an app name(bits or something) and click apply. This should set up the right ports for bittorrents on your computer __________________ I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants. -- A. Whitney Brown Last edited by juanvaldes; 08-22-2003 at 02:46 PM..

08-22-2003, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
d4in Computer Nerd Location: Bishop, TX	sorry, was typing too fast __________________ I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants. -- A. Whitney Brown

08-22-2003, 06:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bamrak Enter Title Here Location: Tennessee	Couldn't you just set that pc as the DMZ host?