Question:
How do I open up ports for games on my netgear router?
2010-07-10 20:24:10 UTC
I have Netgear WNR2000 and I want to play Fallout Tactics on the computer lan with my brother. In the fallout tactics manual it says certain ports need to be opened. It says


"The following TCP and UDP ports must be open on your proxy server or firewall:
Connection Ports for Client Ports for Host
Configuration Configuration
Initial TCP Connection 47624 Outbound 47624 Inbound
Subsequent TCP Inbound 2300-2400 2300-2400
Subsequent TCP Outbound 2300-2400 2300-2400
Subsequent UDP Inbound 2300-2400 2300-2400
Subsequent UDP Outbound 2300-2400 2300-2400"

I don't really know what any of that means and have already tried doing what it says in the box to the right when I log into my router but I don't have a clue what I'm doing.
Four answers:
Everything PC
2010-07-10 20:36:06 UTC
If you made it into your router, that's half the battle.



You typically don't have to open ports within your router. But, if you do, this is how you do it. If you have a firewall on your computer, it should have opened asking your permission for the program to access the Internet.



You stated you were able to log into your router... proceed with that.



When you log in, look for a link that says "Advanced" and click it.



A screen will open headed "Port Forwarding/Port Triggering".



Near the bottom is a button labeled "Add Service" click it.



A page will open headed "Ports - Custom Service".



For "Service Name" you can give it anything you want... like "Fallout Tactics".



Below that is a drop menu where you can select TCP or UDP or both. Using your question... the first entry you would select TCP.



For "Starting Port", enter the numbers to the left that you have listed. Your first entry would be 47624.



For "Ending Port", enter the numbers to the right that you have listed. Your first entry would be 47624.



The next entry asks for the IP address. Here is what you should do. You will need to use part of the IP address that you used to access the router. So, if you put in the address bar 192.168.1.1, enter the IP address 192.168.1.25. If the IP address you used to access the router is 192.168.2.1, enter the IP address 192.168.2.25. Use the first three set of numbers xxx.xxx.xxx and then use 25 for the last number.



Once you have completed the above, click Apply. Upon clicking Apply, the "Port Forwarding/Port Triggering" screen should re-appear. If not, find the "Advanced" link again and click it. Each line you enter above, will appear as a "SERVICE" on the "Port Forwarding/Port Triggering" page.



To enter the next line from your list, click "ADD SERVICE" and repeat for each line you have listed in your question.



Your second entry will be...



Service Name... anything you want.

Service Type... select TCP

Starting Port... enter 2300

Ending Port... enter 2400

IP Address... USE THE SAME IP ADDRESS FOR ALL ENTRIES... example: 192.168.1.25.



Once you have all of the above entered, you need to assign your network card the IP address that you used when you created the services (example 192.168.1.25).



You also need the DNS Server Addresses. You can find these by clicking Start, Run, type cmd and press enter. At the command prompt type ipconfig /all . The bottom two rows of information should both reference DNS Server Addresses. Copy those numbers down.



I don't know which operating system you are using. For Vista, Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center; on the left click "Manage Network Connections." You will see your network adapter, right click it and select Properties. A window will open with a list of "stuff" one of which says "Internet Protocol Version 4" click it and then click the "Properties" button. Select "Use the following IP address" and enter the number you used when creating the services (example: 192.168.1.25). Select "Use the following DNS server address" and enter the DNS Server Addresses that you copied down.



Your router most likely uses DHCP which means, each time you turn on your computer, your network card could be assigned a different IP Address, in which case, you would need to go and edit the IP address you entered for each service. Doing it this way, your IP stays the same and you'll never have to edit the "Services" you created.



Click OK and OK again and you are finished.



If you are not using Vista, post what OS you are using and I'll give you instructions on assigning the IP to your network card.



Good luck.



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Adrian
2010-07-10 20:38:55 UTC
Outbound is not too relevant, as those are usually allowed out all the time.

Get into the router's port forwarding section, and just put in a range of 2300-2400 inbound for both TCP and UDP (both at the same time). As well, put in the original inbound port 47624 for TCP.

Remember that all PCs that have forwarding to them must have a static LAN IP, else the IP may change the next time DHCP gives out an address, and the forwarding will fail to find that IP LAN address...

Remember that any Windows firewalls will have to be set to allow these ports too.... You can test LAN to LAN connection by disabling the firewalls on both machines, then turn them back on and verify the ports still work after configuring the firewalls....



Port forwarding can only go to one PC on the home LAN side, it cannot go to two machines. It is a one to one mapping from the internet to one specific machine....
shirk
2016-10-17 09:22:37 UTC
appears like the firewall on your router is inflicting the subject. ought to sound stupid yet, have you ever assigned a static ip on your computer. if no longer the portforward website will teach you techniques. as for the learning to open the ports with this actual router... they are going to be precise so while you're doing what it says i see no issues. be sure once you have opened ports you upload, be conscious and save and restart the router. a standing website could teach the ports opened for units. if it shows they are opened it must be yet another issue (undesirable server possibly)
?
2010-07-10 20:46:54 UTC
If you're only trying to play a LAN game, then you don't need to open any ports on your router. Opening ports on the router is needed when you wish to have someone from the internet, not on your LAN, try to connect to you. However, if you do have firewalls on each of the computers, you will need to open these ports in the firewall (or completely disable it while playing, either way).


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