Firewall

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May 27 2003, 2:09 pm
I have a firewall (I think) that prevents me to host my own BYOND games, could anybody tell me how to get rid of it or change it so I could finally host. If you need any information about my system just ask. Thank you.
May 27 2003, 2:30 pm
what software provides the firewall (norton internet security, earthlink, etc,)? And if you end up not being able to host, I can host for you.

http://airjoe.kicks-ass.org/Airjoe/
May 27 2003, 2:40 pm
In response to Airjoe
Eh, truly I don't have a clue. I don't know where or how...I don't even know if I have one. Thank you for the offer but I have a REALLY fast modem and my computer is on 24/7 so I want to use that to my adventage.

So if anybody could guide me in fixing up the firewall I will greatly appreaciate it!
May 27 2003, 2:42 pm
In response to SSChicken
So you don't know where the firewall is from?


I also have a very fast connection (T1) and my computer is on 24/7.
May 27 2003, 3:23 pm
In response to Airjoe
Nope...well, how would I find out. Truly I don't know much about a firewall..what it is or how it works. Except for the fact that it dosn't allow me to host BYOND games. So yes I need basic step by step instructions...
May 27 2003, 3:36 pm
In response to SSChicken
You probably have a hardware firewall built into your router(do you have a router?) if not, your modem too.
You would have to open a port in your modem/router page.

~Blaz3
May 27 2003, 4:13 pm
In response to Blaz3
Yes I have a router...ok...now how do I open the port?
May 27 2003, 4:16 pm
In response to SSChicken
What kind of router do you have? Do you know the ip address of the router? Try going to http://[ip address of router]

~Blaz3
May 27 2003, 4:46 pm
In response to Blaz3
Well, I have a Linksys router and my modem is SB3100 Optimum thing...how would I check my IP adress...I don't want to mess anything up. Last time I was playing with that I had to reboot my entire computer... =P
May 27 2003, 5:17 pm
In response to SSChicken
Oh. I don't know then. I have a Westell modem and a *cough* Microsoft router. I usually goto a 192.168.2.* ip to get to my router and a 192.168.2.*** for my modem.

~Blaz3
May 27 2003, 5:27 pm
In response to Blaz3
Well, I figured out how to get into my Dos Controll window thing (cmd in run) but now I have to figure out how to check my ip adress. I have Windows XP home edition, I know that will definetly help.



[EDIT] Ok I figured out my IP adress, now what do I do...when I go to http://[My Ip ADress] It just says there isn't a webpage like that...
May 27 2003, 8:05 pm
In response to SSChicken
You don't want your computer's IP address, you want your router's local IP address (as in, the IP address it uses within your local network).
May 27 2003, 11:24 pm
In response to Crispy
Oh gosh...any special way to find out what it is? (Think XP)
May 28 2003, 2:08 am
In response to SSChicken
try these: 192.168.0.1 or 10.0.0.1 (two common ips for routers), otherwise check the documentation for your router (if you don't have that go to the website of the routers producer and see if you can download the user manual from the website). When you get in, it may ask for a user name (try admin) and a password. If you know the passowrd has not been set, often it is left blank, so try clicking 'ok' after typing in the user name...
May 28 2003, 5:49 am
In response to digitalmouse
Try 192.168.2.1 for your router. Works for me(of course we have different routers =P)

~Blaz3