Linksys Router

[x1v]

Just installed a Linksys Etherfast Cable \ DSL Router (4 port) (model # BEFSR41). Is there any way to disable the built in "firewall" (If thats what you call it.) I have heard rumors that it was possible to disable the "firewall" so you could send and recieve files. Anyone know if its possible?

 

[ivwshane]

No, basically what it is doing is blocking certain ports. The blocking of those ports is what's causing you not to do certain things, ie file sharing, online gaming. So in order to do those things you need to open those ports up and depending on what program you are using it may require different ports to be open.

practicallynetworked is a great place for info and they have some good tips on what ports to open for some of the more popular programs.

 

[vegetation]

Find the DMZ setting and add your computer to it, it's then totally open to the net. Careful with this, especially if you have windows file sharing enabled.

 

[x1v]

Yeah, I can online game without any problem, I'll have a look around that site. Thanks for the replies.

 

[ViviTheMage]

one more thing you could try is to open all the ports....i did it on my computer and ill post a pic for ya on what it looked like in the config.

 

[ViviTheMage]

i uploaded it to me site...we have the exact same router so the config looks like this :

http://chocobo.gametigerclans.com/sites/pic.bmp

 

[x1v]

Wow, thanks alot man. I assume that interface is accessible from the CD-ROM that came with the router? I never even used it.

 

[bozo1]

Just point your browser to 192.168.1.1 and you'll get the configuration screen. There may be a password set - check your manual for that.

I would highly recommend only opening the ports you need for whatever application doesn't work. Opening up everything is just asking for trouble.

 

[StraightPipe]

why are you trying to open the ports?

I have heard rumors that it was possible to disable the "firewall" so you could send and recieve files.

when you say "send and recieve files" do you mean file sharing? you just need the right protocol.

 

[x1v]

Not the Windows XP File Sharing. For example sending files on ICQ, AIM etc etc.

 

[snowpeas]

why did you even bothered to get a router if you're going to open up all the ports? I thought getting a router was it so that you can share the connection with another computer. IF you opened up all the ports and foward it all to that 1 comp then it totally defeats the purpose

 

[deftron]

The reason AIM does not work with the router is not because of the firewall

It is because during direct connect, AIM is using your computer's IP address that your router gives you(192.168.1.***) instead of the one your ISP gives you (your router's IP).

I had a game that did this before, Worms World Party, and was able to fix it with a registry setting.

This is the Worms fix:

You must edit the registry to force the IP address. Goto the Windows Start menu, select Run, type regedit in the box and hit OK.
Then goto
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Team17SoftwareLTD\WormsWorldParty\NetSettings.
Right-click AddressOverride, choose Modify and set the value to 1 instead of 0.


Perhaps its possible to fix AIM with a registry setting.