New Netgear Router

[mike160]

hi i just got me a new netgear wireless router for my two desktop computer i have in my room and now its blocking my internet connection sometimes and also blocking emule and slowing down utorrent on the computer i have the router on but the one i have the usb wireless adapter is working fine anyone here ever use one of theses router befor that can help me out this is the one i have

http://countries.netgear.com/Products/WirelessRouter/WirelessRoutersforSimpleSharing/WGR614.aspx


http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=netgear+use+adapter&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=11205299148663058508&sa=X&ei=gM_BTf_eC-Hc0QHe8rG4Cg&ved=0CIMBEPICMAs#

[anon]

Disable the built-in firewall if it has one, and forward your ports (http://www.portforward.com/)!

[mike160]

thanks yes it does have a built-in firewall wont disabling the built-in firewall put my computer and connection at risk useing the router

Security
Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA/WPA2–PSK) and WEP
Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall)
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention

[anon]

thanks yes it does have a built-in firewall wont disabling the built-in firewall put my computer and connection at risk useing the router

Maybe. But using a router and only forwarding the ports you need is already a pretty good "firewall". Note I'm only telling you to do that to be able to narrow the cause of the problem down.

[mike160]

internet explorer 9 is working now on the computer that the router is on it was not working befor it started to work after turning the router off and on ever other program that i use seem to be working fine its emule that its blocking now :(

[anon]

What does "blocking" mean here? eMule can't connect? It won't download? It says you have a low ID?

[mike160]

sorry i mean low ID on ed2k network and kad network is firewalled do you know if this program is any good and safe to use https://secure.portforward.com/store/pfconfig.cgi

[anon]

Low ID means you haven't forwarded your ports. I have never tried PortForward's program myself, but I've been told that it's effective and easy to use (although not free). You can always refer to your router's manual, that's the best way. :happy:

[mike160]

thanks anon-sbi for all the info and help but i had to return my router today too much trouble to set it up i went with a dynex 4-port 10 Mbps Hub to add the same internet connection to my other computer desktop i hope this works to

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dynex%26%23153%3B+-+4-Port+10+Mbps+Ethernet+Hub/7169262.p?id=1110266457493&skuId=7169262

[anon]

thanks anon-sbi for all the info and help but i had to return my router today too much trouble to set it up i went with a dynex 4-port 10 Mbps Hub to add the same internet connection to my other computer

You'll need an additional WAN IP from your provider for that to work. Where I come from those aren't free, and have an extra fee.

Also, if your connection speed is above 10Mbit, you'll be limited to that.

[mike160]

is there anything eles i can get to connect my other computer to the same modem same internet connection

[anon]

http://scroogle.org/cgi-bin/nbbw.cgi?Gw=Sharing+Internet+without+a+router&n=2 :)

[mike160]

dynex 4-port 10 Mbps Hub is not working and the guys from bestbuy told me it would work :( so i need a wan ip how much do you think that would cost me and do ever ip provider offer this

[anon]

so i need a wan ip how much do you think that would cost me and do ever ip provider offer this

You should phone your ISP to know. Where I come from an extra WAN IP costs 2 USD.

[mike160]

ok thanks i will ask my isp if not i guess i will go back and get that same router or a other one why is nothing ever easy :(

[anon]

Hello everyone.

For fuck's sake, stop doing that. If you want to spam 5 posts to get access to the invite section you can do it in the Word Games section or something. :dabs:

[mike160]

how to check or know if some how your internet connection is being use by a neighbors with a laptop computer throw your router home network caues i have a new neighbor that was showing me that my network comes out on his computer showing the networks name and i would like to know if some how my internet connection being use from the network i dont realy know how all this works but want to be safe

[anon]

If you suspect someone else is using your connection, you should check the DHCP table in your router's interface (refer to the manual to know where this function can be accessed). If you're the only one, it should look somewhat like this:

Computer name - IP address - MAC address - Lease time
mike160 - 192.168.1.100 - 00-09-8D-E2-57-29 - Forever

If someone's "stealing" your Wi-Fi, you'll see one or more additional entries:

Computer name - IP address - MAC address - Lease time
mike160 - 192.168.1.100 - 00-09-8D-E2-57-29 - Forever
stealingurnet - 192.168.1.101 - 00-06-A4-54-CD-6A - Forever

The best solution remains using WPA encryption and a strong password, I'd say.

[mike160]

ok thanks will check this out

[Cabalo]

If you suspect someone else is using your connection, you should check the DHCP table in your router's interface (refer to the manual to know where this function can be accessed). If you're the only one, it should look somewhat like this:


If someone's "stealing" your Wi-Fi, you'll see one or more additional entries:

Computer name - IP address - MAC address - Lease time
mike160 - 192.168.1.100 - 00-09-8D-E2-57-29 - Forever
stealingurnet - 192.168.1.101 - 00-06-A4-54-CD-6A - Forever

The best solution remains using WPA encryption and a strong password, I'd say.
And MAC address filtering. I can't live without that.

[mike160]

ok thanks cabalo

[mike160]

how do i do MAC address filtering ?

[anon]

how do i do MAC address filtering ?

Doesn't your router have a manual? :ermm:

[mike160]

no manual :(

[anon]

Then visit the manufacturer's site and download it as a PDF. There are thousands of router models in existence, and the procedure will differ for most of them.

[mike160]

ok thanks i should of thought of that