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[Gate88]

Not sure where the $30 comes from...

When I follow the links for my router I end up here.....

https://secure.portforward.com/store/pfconfig.cgi

...and it says $29.95, ok so it's not $30 but near as dammit.

[crash-alot]

What router do you have?

[Gate88]

What router do you have?

A black one!


No just kidding, its a Netgear one from Sky.

[D1zzy]

When I follow the links for my router I end up here.....

https://secure.portforward.com/store/pfconfig.cgi

...and it says $29.95, ok so it's not $30 but near as dammit.

Sounds like you're clicking on the ad - there's a "Click here to skip this ad" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

[crash-alot]

1 . First find your ip address.

Use this link for a how-to Finding my IP Address

I found this tutorial on a Sky support website

2. Instructions for adding a firewall rule to the Sky Router Netgear DG834GT, These routers do port forwarding by assigning port numbers to a "service" associated with the application you want to run. "Rules" are set for particular services. Rules block or allow access, based on various conditions such as the time of day and the name of the service.
To Create a New Inbound Rule

1. Submit the router's address in an Internet browser. (The default is 192.168.0.1 ).
2. Enter the router's username: admin and password: sky
3. From the main menu, click Firewall Rules .
4. Click Add for inbound traffic, as appropriate to the application you are planning to run.
5. Select the Service . The services the router knows about are listed in the drop down. If the service you want is not listed, add it as described in the next section.
6. Select the Action , for example ALLOW always .
7. For Send to LAN Server , enter the IP address of the local server. Note that this is also the IP address the computers on your LAN will access.
8. For WAN User choose Any , or limit access to particular IP addresses.
9. For Log selection it is reasonable to turn logs on, especially at the beginning when you are unsure of the result of the changes you are making. Later, you may want to set logs to "Never" for performance reasons.
10. Click Apply .

As noted in user manual for some models:

• Consider using the Dynamic DNS feature on the Advanced menu, so that external users can find your network when the DHCP lease is renewed by your ISP.
• If your own LAN server uses DHCP, and your IPs change on rebooting, consider using the Reserved IP Address feature in the LAN IP menu.

To Add a Service for These Routers

1. Click Services > Add Custom Service .
2. Enter any name you choose for the service. (Phoenix)
3. Select whether the service is to use UDP.
4. Enter the lowest port number used by the service. 26500
5. Enter the highest port number used. 26505
6. Click Apply .

[spunkmyer]

192.168.0.1 is the address for netgear routers so Sky must use firmware locked routers for their customers. Some routers have a tick box for UDP packets in the system page. You need to open the ports for phoenix in the port forwarding page. Add the range and select UDP/TCP or both and save settings.

[Gate88]

Thanks for that Jaco but it all went tits up on number 1!!!

I cant even find the "run" box that looks like the one on the link you sent me!

[crash-alot]

Thanks for that Jaco but it all went tits up on number 1!!!

I cant even find the "run" box that looks like the one on the link you sent me!

hehehehe, Down at the start buttom, click in the search box and type in cmd

[Gate88]

Made it this far......

For Log selection it is reasonable to turn logs on, especially at the beginning when you are unsure of the result of the changes you are making. Later, you may want to set logs to "Never" for performance reasons.

Got as far as selecting my "logs" I have absolutly no idea what logs are, what I'm doing or if I'm about blow up my laptop!!

I dont think I'd get this sorted even if I had a degree in computer science, a NASA super computer and Stephen Hawking on speed dial!!!

I'll just have to loop about in my own private laptop space!

[Gate88]

At least I know its not just me! Theres a whole other thread dedicated to it as well!!!

http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/phoeni...-problems.html

[crash-alot]

You don't need to enable logs. Anyway I'll leave you to it.

Made it this far......




Got as far as selecting my "logs" I have absolutly no idea what logs are, what I'm doing or if I'm about blow up my laptop!!

I dont think I'd get this sorted even if I had a degree in computer science, a NASA super computer and Stephen Hawking on speed dial!!!

I'll just have to loop about in my own private laptop space!

[Nick B]

You getting all this Mike

[spunkmyer]

Guy. Logs enable you to see whats going on with your router, such as a a user trying access a blocked website or port scans etc.

[Gate88]

Cheers Mike but it's just not happening for me!
I cant understand why I have to do all this for Phoenix but every other programe I ever use works fine?

[spunkmyer]

From the Pheonix website


Finding your local IP address
One method for this is to click the start menu then Run and type cmd into the box, then click ok.
This will open a text console window. In this window, type "ipconfig -all". From the text that will appear, find the line reading IP Address. The four numbers in the form XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX are your local IP address that your router uses to connect you to the internet.
Once you have this information, you will need to access your router. This is usually accomplished by using Internet Explorer and typing example 192.168.0.1 into the address bar. Note: You will usually need your username and password to access this. If you do not have this information please contact the person who installed the hardware.
From the router menu, you will need to locate the section on "port forwarding", "port opening" or "application sharing". Again, the easiest method is to search the internet for a dedicated tutorial on your particular router model, as they can use slightly different terminology.
Phoenix Ports
Phoenix uses UDP ports 26500 - 26505 to communicate online. You will need to open or forward this range of ports to your local IP address. After this has been accomplished, you may need to reset/reboot your router to make the changes take effect. You mnay also need to reboot your computer.