http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20443323 en Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:45:48 EDT Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:45:48 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20464437 tenmachan123 : It's normal that your computer and your xbox will get different IP address from the router because they are set to automatically obtain an IP address from your router. Since the router has DHCP, it will give random IP address to the computer and to the xbox.

You may assign a static IP address on your computer and XBOX, but do not disable its DHCP server. Disabling its DHCP server will set the router to just a switch.access point only.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20464437 Sun, 11 May 2008 07:22:53 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20458650 KoRnGtL15 : Thanks again for all the help. I came across a interesting post on avsforums in the Xbox area. What do you think? If I just disabled DHCP within my router settings. And then enable UPNP would this work instead of using the port forwarding method?

"FWIW.. And I will admit I havent read this whole thread so apologize if someone suggested this already.
I use DD-wrt firmware.
I have found that all port forwarding issues have been solved by allowing the ROUTER to distribute STATIC ips. IOW, each device on network set to obtain automatically. Then in the router software assign an ip address to each device by mac address. Now enable upnp. THe router will now always assign the same static ip to each device because that ip is matched to its mac address. DNS still must be enabled but you can limit it to the number of devices you are assigning if you prefer.
You essentially have static ips, but they are still distributed by the router. UPNP apparently works better when the network is dishing out ips. Probably related to having dns enabled as many will disable it when they use static ips.
You will no longer need to forward ports because upnp will take care of everything."
Steve

**EDIT**

Just found out you need 3rd part fw to do that. Which I will not use.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20458650 Fri, 09 May 2008 18:55:22 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20443323 Tursiops_G : You will still have a "Dynamic" IP, as far as your ISP is concerned... You are only setting "Fixed" IPs on the Router's LAN side, but the Router itself will still get a "Dynamic" WAN IP from your ISP.

Each PC (or Xbox, PS3, Wii, etc.) that you connect to the LAN ports of your Router must each have a Unique LAN IP Address (in the 192.168.1.2 thru 192.168.1.99 range)... No Duplicate IPs are allowed. ;)

The Router's DHCP Server will only assign IP Addresses in the 192.168.1.100 and above range to any PCs that have DHCP Enabled.

If you will be setting Fixed IPs on ALL of your connected PCs (and Game Consoles), then you can safely disable the Router's DHCP Server function. :)

-Tursiops_G.
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If You're Unsure, "RTFM"... If You're SURE, "RTFM" Anyway. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20443323 Wed, 07 May 2008 00:09:33 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20443201 KoRnGtL15 : I had another general question. With this method being fixed ip's. Is this the same as having a static ip or is that completely different? Also. If I add another pc. Would the address need to be set to 192.168.1.7? Last question. Do you suggest disabling DHCP with in my router settings or just leaving it alone at enabled?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20443201 Tue, 06 May 2008 23:46:35 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20438178 KoRnGtL15 : I done method 1. It worked once and right back to the same thing. Going to try the router method. On a side note. I found out how to get Xbox Live running properly. I needed to log in my router and forward a couple ports. Now I connect to games really fast and its working great.

**EDIT**

Just noticed you mentioned the port method in your post. You was exactly right. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20438178 Tue, 06 May 2008 02:35:46 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20431249 Tursiops_G : Try a Full Power-Down/Power-Up Reset of your Cable Modem, Router, and PC, and see if that helps.

Power-up the Cable Modem first, then the Router, then the PC, and see if you can now access the Modem's Webpage... If that doesn't work, Try Resetting the Router's NVRAM settings back to Factory Defaults by pressing it's Reset button for about 20 Seconds.

-Tursiops_G.
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If You're Unsure, "RTFM"... If You're SURE, "RTFM" Anyway. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20431249 Sun, 04 May 2008 18:48:12 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430527 KoRnGtL15 : No problem. I can ask on another forum. Quick question. I have noticed after making the changes. I cannot access my modems diagnostic page. I am assuming its due to this change? Is there a easy way around it or a fix? My modems page is this address »192.168.100.1/ and this is the error I get.

The connection has timed out













The server at 192.168.100.1 is taking too long to respond.






* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.

* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.

* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

Same deal with IE7.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20430527 Sun, 04 May 2008 15:30:47 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20427059 Tursiops_G : I'm not all that experienced with troubleshooting the Xbox myself, but try Forwarding the Xbox Live ports (88 and 3074) to your Xbox's Static IP Address in your Router's Applications & Gaming setup, and see if that helps... (?)

If not, perhaps someone else here with a bit more experience with the Xbox can offer more Sage Advise... ;)

-Tursiops_G.
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If You're Unsure, "RTFM"... If You're SURE, "RTFM" Anyway. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20427059 Sat, 03 May 2008 17:53:58 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426118 KoRnGtL15 : I ran into a weird problem last night playing with the 360. My NAT always tests as open. While playing a game. The server timed out and I tried going into a new game. I could not join any thing and it said I needed to be connected online. Weird since I was still on. I ran the network test and it said my NAT was Moderate. Thats not good because it always needs to be Open to play every thing properly. I turned it off and waited for a few mins. Tested again and it was back to Open. Any ideas?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20426118 Sat, 03 May 2008 13:59:39 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20424454 KoRnGtL15 : I made the changes and we shall see how it goes. Thanks buddy!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20424454 Sat, 03 May 2008 01:05:32 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20424047 Tursiops_G : Sorry about the late reply...

You can safely leave the 2nd DNS entry blank, or use one of the DNS entries (If Present), found in your Router's Static DNS table (located on the Router's Basic Setup page), or even use one or both of the OpenDNS Servers (208.67.222.222 or 208.67.220.220), if you happen to encounter any problems with using the other DNS settings. :)

-Tursiops_G.
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If You're Unsure, "RTFM"... If You're SURE, "RTFM" Anyway. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20424047 Fri, 02 May 2008 23:08:28 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422587 KoRnGtL15 : On the dns server entries. It would only let me put that 1 you mentioned in there. I tried to put it for the other. But, it says I can only use 1 of the same numbers once. I apologize if I am making this harder for myself than it sounds. I'm new to some thing like this. I have always let every thing do it by itself. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422587 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:29:19 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422536 Tursiops_G : You set Fixed IPs in your PC's and XBOX's TCP/IP Configuration Settings... Uncheck "Use DHCP", and enter the settings manually in the TCP/IP Setup dialog.

Set the PC's and XBOX's DNS Server Entries to 192.168.1.1 also... The Router should transparently forward the DNS Server requests to your ISP. ;)

-Tursiops_G.
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If You're Unsure, "RTFM"... If You're SURE, "RTFM" Anyway. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422536 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:19:12 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422518 KoRnGtL15 : I updated the firmware a long time ago from Linksys when it was first release. I could try the fixed ip deal. Do I do that through my pc or go into my routers page and do it? And how about the dns servers? Leave it to auto or do it manually?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422518 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:16:23 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422484 Tursiops_G : Sounds suspiciously like a DHCP Lease problem with your Router... Did you update the Router's Firmware just prior to this happening?

You can try Bypassing the Router's DHCP function by setting FIXED IPs on your PC and XBOX as a "Work-Around", and see if that eliminates the problem...

For Example:
PC:
IP Address: 192.168.1.3
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway IP: 192.168.1.1

XBOX:
IP Address: 192.168.1.5
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway IP: 192.168.1.1

HTH,

-Tursiops_G.
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If You're Unsure, "RTFM"... If You're SURE, "RTFM" Anyway. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422484 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:11:19 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422415 anon : Could be the router... have you tried to load a open source firmware and see if that improves the stability of your router? Otherwise I would just buy another router.

I had to replace a Wireless Linksys router because it would keep dropping.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422415 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:15 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422291 KoRnGtL15 : I have cable internet. Motorola SB5120 and a Linksys BEFSR41 v4.0 with newest firmware. Some times when using the pc. My internet stops working. I noticed my ip address changes. Its usually 192.168.1.100. But, it will change to 192.168.1.122 or some thing else. This seems like a router issue. Is my router going on me? Since I am on cable. I am using dynamic ip address. Pretty much plug and play. I only have my pc and xbox 360 hooked up to it. My xbox 360 will do the same thing. I turn it off then back on and it returns to the usual number of 192.168.1.101]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20422291 Fri, 02 May 2008 16:36:45 EDT