Port forwarding...

lcw132 · 01-28-2006, 10:37 PM

I was trying to set up port forwarding with my DLink router and I ran into some problems. I set my computer to a static IP address, added that IP address to the router's client list, and changed the DHCP settings so that the dynamic IPs were assigned above my static IP. The port forwarding that I set up worked for the programs I needed it for, but I could no longer access webpages. Is there some setting that keeps me from loading http while I have a static IP assigned?

wastedtime · 01-28-2006, 10:41 PM

It sounds like you forgot to add the dns servers in your IP settings when you changed to static.

lcw132 · 01-28-2006, 10:48 PM

I definately left the DNS servers blank, what do I fill in this field?

wastedtime · 01-28-2006, 11:00 PM

Well, try getting into your router, there might be a area for status or connection in there. It might be there, else you could always turn the computer to DHCP and do a IPCONFIG /all in command line(or winipcfg for 9x users). Just write them down and put them in your IP settings.

lcw132 · 01-28-2006, 11:27 PM

I use cable internet on my network with a dynamic WAN IP address. Does this mean that I cannot set a static DNS server?

wastedtime · 01-28-2006, 11:37 PM

Ok, in your IP settings you got everything in there filled out(IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and at least a preferred dns server). your default gateway would be your router, subnet mask, dns servers should be the same as what the router is using for subnet mask and dns server. If by some chance it still doesn't work can you post your model of router, IP settings for your computer and router.

johnwill · 01-30-2006, 05:28 AM

You need to set the DNS and Default Gateway addresses to the address of the router.

01-28-2006, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
lcw132 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: State College, Pa Posts: 5 OS: WinXP	Port forwarding... I was trying to set up port forwarding with my DLink router and I ran into some problems. I set my computer to a static IP address, added that IP address to the router's client list, and changed the DHCP settings so that the dynamic IPs were assigned above my static IP. The port forwarding that I set up worked for the programs I needed it for, but I could no longer access webpages. Is there some setting that keeps me from loading http while I have a static IP assigned?

01-28-2006, 11:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
wastedtime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 79 OS: win2k	Ok, in your IP settings you got everything in there filled out(IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and at least a preferred dns server). your default gateway would be your router, subnet mask, dns servers should be the same as what the router is using for subnet mask and dns server. If by some chance it still doesn't work can you post your model of router, IP settings for your computer and router. Last edited by wastedtime : 01-28-2006 at 11:38 PM. Reason: grammer

01-30-2006, 05:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,283 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You need to set the DNS and Default Gateway addresses to the address of the router. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-28-2006, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
wastedtime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 79 OS: win2k	It sounds like you forgot to add the dns servers in your IP settings when you changed to static.

01-28-2006, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcw132 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: State College, Pa Posts: 5 OS: WinXP	I definately left the DNS servers blank, what do I fill in this field?

01-28-2006, 11:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
wastedtime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 79 OS: win2k	Well, try getting into your router, there might be a area for status or connection in there. It might be there, else you could always turn the computer to DHCP and do a IPCONFIG /all in command line(or winipcfg for 9x users). Just write them down and put them in your IP settings.

01-28-2006, 11:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
lcw132 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: State College, Pa Posts: 5 OS: WinXP	I use cable internet on my network with a dynamic WAN IP address. Does this mean that I cannot set a static DNS server?