Re: [LUG] OT: D-Link

[Carl <cjm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Grant Sewell wrote:

> Could it also be that the WinXP "firewall" software is preventing him accessing the modem/router's configuration interface?  I am guessing that it should normally present a web-based frontend.  If the modem/router has firewalling capabilities, might it be worth stopping the XP firewall all-together?
>
> --Grant

Extremely unlikely. On mine and my wife's XP PC's I keep the XP 
firewalling operational, as well as 3rd party firewall's and the 
router's NATP. never a problem. Interestingly my Linux PC is unable to 
operate in stealth mode although it does block any incomings, the router 
seems to do a better job but even that doesn't totally hide my presence 
form the nasty people.

I don't understand the reference to dialling out as you don't dial out 
on a broadband link. However, if he's referring to the router not being 
able to establish a link then he's in for a fun time. first thing to 
check are the filter's, second thing to check are alarms (intruder) 
linked to the phone system - they should have their own filters, and 
thirdly SKY digiboxes are a pain (voice of experience). He should try 
disconnecting all the phones or equipment attached to the phone system 
in the house, then connect the router (not attached to PC) to the main 
phone box. If it works then connect it back up to the box he wants to 
work from and then start attaching phones etc one at a time until he 
gets a disconnection, and that's the problem.

He should also ensure that the router has been correctly set up 
otherwise it won't play either. Someone has already emailed the correct 
settings for UK in here.

Carl


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