Help with Linksys router MODEL # BEFSR41

[Nocturnal]

i want to be able to direct connect on aim. how would i go about fixing this to make it possible?

 

[Rkonster]

This easiest way would probably be to DMZ yourself. There is an option in the router config to set up a machine as a DMZ host. If you are using DHCP, you can still do it, but be prepared to change the settings around a bit when the IP's reassign. You can also disable DHCP, and make each computer have a fixed IP, so that you won't have to change your settings around after the first time. Be aware that this puts that machine outside the firewall.

 

[mboy]

Are you saying the DMZ or the static IP is going to put him outside of the firewall?

 

[Rkonster]

Originally posted by: mboy
Are you saying the DMZ or the static IP is going to put him outside of the firewall?

Sorry, I wasn't clear. The DMZ shall put him outside the firewall.

 

[minendo]

You could use DMZ if you want your computer to be fully exposed and outside of your hardware firewall or you could find which ports AIM uses to direct connect and forward them to your computer.

I think I will research all of these ports and put together a list of ports that common programs use so that we have an archive of them. If you know of any ports please PM me the ports and the program they are used for.

 

[mboy]

Originally posted by: Rkonster

Originally posted by: mboy
Are you saying the DMZ or the static IP is going to put him outside of the firewall?

Sorry, I wasn't clear. The DMZ shall put him outside the firewall.

Hoping you were going to say that (figured that was what you mean)