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sorry for the bump, but can someone please answer maus' quesition?

maus wrote:could you find out and or give instructions for macintosh computers?

First check to see if you have the Mac OS X firewall active.
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Choose Sharing.


3. Click the Firewall tab.

4. If it says "Firewall Off", skip to the router settings. I leave my Mac OS X firewall off because by default the router is a firewall.
5. If the firewall is on, Click New.
6. From the Port Name pop-up menu, choose Other.
7. In the UDP Port Number(s) field, type in: 28000-28050
8. In the Description field type in: ThinkTanks
9. Click OK.

ROUTER SETTINGS
If you want to see your router's address, open "Network" from the System Preferences panel. It will be 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.

1. Open your browser
2. Type 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 into the address bar. It will take you to your router.

3. When it asks for your name and password, type in ADMIN for name and leave password blank.

4. Once inside you'll need to open up Port 28000. (Better yet, open up 28000-28050). There's too many different routers out there to go any further, so here's a good site with instructions for specific routers. Just find your model.
http://www.portforward.com/efficient/26 ... arding.htm

Try the Port Triggering link.
http://www.portforward.com/english/rout ... rindex.htm

ok, kbc.

I've got to Router step #2. apparently, i have a password. I don't know what it is. Can you somehow help me on this? You're pretty good getting me so far, so .

Try finding your default passsword here:
http://www.routerpasswords.com/

thanks, but what do you mean by "opening up a port?"

i'm totally confused.

I have an ActionTech router, used to have Linksys... This guide is for Gateway. I have to ask my dad if I'm allowed.

huh? is that meaningful info?

Speedo, what brand /model router do you have? It's helpful for finding where the settings you need are located. We could do a walkthru with that info.

Ultimatedood, what's your model#? Probably doesn't matter. ActionTec routers all seem to have the same interface. Here's where the settings would be:

Use this link to get into the Port Forwarding section of your router.
http://www.portforward.com/english/rout ... balWeb.htm

Once you're there, here's the settings you'll need.


Here's a few old links I have that might be helpful. (or more confusing.)

What is a port?
http://www.portforward.com/networking/whatisport.htm

What is Port Forwarding?
http://www.portforward.com/help/portforwarding.htm

Michael's router tutorial
http://www.freewebs.com/portforwarding

double post. sorry. can't delete

I have a linksys router. I'll check out some of the links later.