NAT settings removed

SANDON · 11-01-2006, 06:30 PM

Hi, I have a Belkin wireless router and for some dumb reason I removed the NAT configuration while trying to port forward and am unable to access it again for changes. I have tried standard things like restart router/connect to broadband modem directly and go to thier website...anyway...Just thought I would try you guyz and see if you know how to go about restoring router setting?

thanks,

SANDON..

P/s my first post in here...

newhouse1390 · 11-01-2006, 07:00 PM

Most routers have a restore setting. This feature can be used by taking something such as a paperclip and inserting that into a tiny hole on the back of the router; hold the clip in there for about 10-20 seconds and this should restore your router to the default (factory) configuration. If you don’t see it on the back search the utility page for details.

SANDON · 11-01-2006, 09:08 PM

Awsome signature!!!

Unfortunetly I already tried the reset button at back of router.

Things I tried:

ipconfig /release + /renew after reset router

Checking tcp/ip config in my LAN network connections

reseting my Comp...(which usually solves most of my problems)

Basically I guess I should rephrase the question//Do you know how to access Belkin router config functions without being connected to router...I tired going to Belkin.com and they were more intereseted in selling me an upgrade than fixing my problem...

Thank you for your interest in my post and responding, if you have any furhter ideas please share them as I feel I am at a loss...

newhouse1390 · 11-02-2006, 04:56 AM

You may want to check with Belkin Tech Support (make sure you talk to someoen rather than reading the whitepapers. The only way I know to reset the router is through the pin hole on the back (you do not need to be connected). If you can access the config page then you see an option in there as well. I would advise connecting the router back just so you can reach the utility/config page (192.168.0.1).

**johnwill** · 11-02-2006, 08:18 AM

The reset has to be held for some time, 10 seconds for D-Link routers, probably a similar time for the Belkin. Then, it'll actually be back at factory defaults.

SANDON · 11-02-2006, 09:39 AM

DOoH...the words of Homer sum this one up nicely....Thanks guyz!!! I just held it down and it worked!

I am still having trouble figuring out how to port forward on my router, any suggestions. My NAT setting on my router are only to enable/disable...I think I am looking in the wrong place!

SANDON · 11-02-2006, 09:58 AM

I got it to work, i had to enable the UpnP feature on my router and my firewall automatically communicated which ports i needed open...

**johnwill** · 11-02-2006, 02:57 PM

Next time you have a port forwarding question, here's a good place to visit: PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall

11-01-2006, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
SANDON Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP	NAT settings removed Hi, I have a Belkin wireless router and for some dumb reason I removed the NAT configuration while trying to port forward and am unable to access it again for changes. I have tried standard things like restart router/connect to broadband modem directly and go to thier website...anyway...Just thought I would try you guyz and see if you know how to go about restoring router setting? thanks, SANDON.. P/s my first post in here...

11-01-2006, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
newhouse1390 Member, Networking Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,040 OS: Windows Server 2003	Most routers have a restore setting. This feature can be used by taking something such as a paperclip and inserting that into a tiny hole on the back of the router; hold the clip in there for about 10-20 seconds and this should restore your router to the default (factory) configuration. If you don’t see it on the back search the utility page for details. __________________ Because you can read this thank a teacher, because it's English thank a soldier.

11-02-2006, 04:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
newhouse1390 Member, Networking Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,040 OS: Windows Server 2003	You may want to check with Belkin Tech Support (make sure you talk to someoen rather than reading the whitepapers. The only way I know to reset the router is through the pin hole on the back (you do not need to be connected). If you can access the config page then you see an option in there as well. I would advise connecting the router back just so you can reach the utility/config page (192.168.0.1). __________________ Because you can read this thank a teacher, because it's English thank a soldier.

11-02-2006, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,874 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	The reset has to be held for some time, 10 seconds for D-Link routers, probably a similar time for the Belkin. Then, it'll actually be back at factory defaults. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-02-2006, 02:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,874 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Next time you have a port forwarding question, here's a good place to visit: PortForward.com - Free Help Setting up Your Router or Firewall __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-01-2006, 09:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
SANDON Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP	Awsome signature!!! Unfortunetly I already tried the reset button at back of router. Things I tried: ipconfig /release + /renew after reset router Checking tcp/ip config in my LAN network connections reseting my Comp...(which usually solves most of my problems) Basically I guess I should rephrase the question//Do you know how to access Belkin router config functions without being connected to router...I tired going to Belkin.com and they were more intereseted in selling me an upgrade than fixing my problem... Thank you for your interest in my post and responding, if you have any furhter ideas please share them as I feel I am at a loss...

11-02-2006, 09:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
SANDON Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP	DOoH...the words of Homer sum this one up nicely....Thanks guyz!!! I just held it down and it worked! I am still having trouble figuring out how to port forward on my router, any suggestions. My NAT setting on my router are only to enable/disable...I think I am looking in the wrong place!

11-02-2006, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
SANDON Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4 OS: Win XP	I got it to work, i had to enable the UpnP feature on my router and my firewall automatically communicated which ports i needed open...