Dynamic IP's and Port Forwarding

Tatious · 11-10-2007, 01:54 AM

Hey,

I've got a problem I hope people can help me with.

I'm running a Linksys WRT54G wireless router which is used by myself, my parents and my brother (for various things, such as PC, 360, PS3, handheld) we are currently set to Auto configuration DHCP in the router settings.

Now I have a program that needs a port open to run correctly, I found a guide on www.portforward.com

http://portforward.com/english/route...G/Utorrent.htm

Which says you must have the bit I have as Auto Configuration to static IP.

What effect will changing to a static IP have on my access and use of the router and everyone elses in my house? Will it cause any problems?

Also at the bottom of that page theres a little grid with what you should put in to the settings to allow port forwarding and it says "IP address" which IP address am I meant to be entering?

johnwill · 11-10-2007, 09:18 AM

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11-10-2007, 01:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tatious Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Dynamic IP's and Port Forwarding Hey, I've got a problem I hope people can help me with. I'm running a Linksys WRT54G wireless router which is used by myself, my parents and my brother (for various things, such as PC, 360, PS3, handheld) we are currently set to Auto configuration DHCP in the router settings. Now I have a program that needs a port open to run correctly, I found a guide on www.portforward.com http://portforward.com/english/route...G/Utorrent.htm Which says you must have the bit I have as Auto Configuration to static IP. What effect will changing to a static IP have on my access and use of the router and everyone elses in my house? Will it cause any problems? Also at the bottom of that page theres a little grid with what you should put in to the settings to allow port forwarding and it says "IP address" which IP address am I meant to be entering?

11-10-2007, 09:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,329 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Dynamic IP's and Port Forwarding Please review the Tech Support Forum Rules & Conduct, and you'll see we provide no support for P2P applications here at TSF. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience