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Stick77 · Post by **Stick77** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:01 pm

Im trying to get it where i can host practises for when there is no servers on IRF. Ive disabled my firewall in my modem and turned off my firewall on my computer,yet DavisV still cant get on my server(waiting for reply)is all he gets.Is there some other things i need to do.I have three ip address one short one and another one that looks more like everyone elses that is ten numbers long.Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks Stick77.

efgordon · Post by **efgordon** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:20 pm

i tried to join too but i couldent

is having 3 ip numbers normal?

WildFire · Post by **WildFire** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 5:01 pm

Yes you can have more then one IP address..

EF, time for another lesson

Get a hold of me anytime on Saturday will be free most of the day. Sunday going to a playoff game..

Dave

Post by **bover907** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:45 pm

Here's your problem. You turned off your firewall on your computer, but your router, or dsl/cable modem also acts as a firewall. That's why you see more than one ip adress. You probably see something along the lines of 192.168.0.0 or 192.168.0.100. You ccould also end up seeing something like 192.168.255.255. All those are ip addresses that your dsl modem or your router assigns to your computer(s) that are attached to them.

the one you see that looks real, ie. 69.171.206.254, or something like that is the ip address to your actual internet connection. What you need to do is "DMZ" your modem or router. (or both). so that your computer is actually visible to the internet. The built in NAT(Network Address Translator) firewall inside routers and cable modems are the best and most secure, thus making them a pain in the ass for online gaming.

You'll have to consult your modem/router's instructions to learn how to get around this. I'd have to write a book to show you how to do it.

efgordon · Post by **efgordon** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:07 pm

i have a westell 327w modem

instructions? do you mean those things i threw away? lol

efhosting

WildFire · Post by **WildFire** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:52 pm

Bov, I couldn't have typed that out better myself.

327W Modem, u should I beleive have a gateway/router and 4 port switch with wireless access.. You have dsl correct? This type of modem is usually used for dsl. Dave

efgordon · Post by **efgordon** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:05 pm

yes verizon dsl

currently no other pc's in the house on the net, but that might change in 2007

WildFire · Post by **WildFire** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:55 pm

EF you can host with dsl... will get u up and working... I think we tried this once last year.. we didn't spend enough time on it....

Stick77 · Post by **Stick77** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:21 am

Bov i already turned off the firewall in the modem,so i guess i need to dig more into,Thanks for the help guys

Stick77 · Post by **Stick77** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:26 am

Oh and my DMZ shows disabled with no numders in the blocks

And where exactly do you find your ip address.i show a short one like11.0.0.4 and then 217.227.20.12.Hmm i need some computer lessons.

WildFire · Post by **WildFire** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:48 am

If you go to this link. http://whatismyipaddress.com/

It will tell you what your IP address is for your computer. Use that IP for hosting... -Dave

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