can surf net but cannot use BT/YM/MSN/Steam - Page 2

peaz · 19th Nov 2007, 12:22 PM

Bro. Need more information to diagnose your problem

What router? On streamyx? any particular settings you set on the router? or is it on the default factory settings?

Adrian Wong · 19th Nov 2007, 01:18 PM

Yeah, how are you setting up the router? Any firewall?

Bestia(ry) · 19th Nov 2007, 02:16 PM

UPnP activated, both Windows and router?
If not, do so.

nearownkira · 20th Nov 2007, 10:51 PM

I think it got to do with the port u open, because i am sharing the streamyx with my housemate, They can use their IP to log in YM/MSN ,torrent, while i am not.

Is there any other program to check my ip got wat port open?

Adrian Wong · 20th Nov 2007, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nearownkira

I think it got to do with the port u open, because i am sharing the streamyx with my housemate, They can use their IP to log in YM/MSN ,torrent, while i am not.

Is there any other program to check my ip got wat port open?

You have to do that on the router.

Use a different port from your housemate. Open it in your router and assign it to your PC's IP.

Bestia(ry) · 21st Nov 2007, 12:16 AM

That's why I've said activate UPnP ...

Adrian Wong · 21st Nov 2007, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bestia(ry)

That's why I've said activate UPnP ...

Ahh.. Yeah, that would work too. Hehe.. But doesn't UPnP degrade security?

peaz · 21st Nov 2007, 12:59 AM

UPnP is essential to get things working easily on a gateway-shared internet access. Otherwise, major major headache.

Bestia(ry) · 21st Nov 2007, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

But doesn't UPnP degrade security?

Nah, not really.
There's no way to access this devices from the outside
(internet), only if you share "your" UPnPs on a, for
example, campus-network or over a WLAN-hotspot with
free access to everyone, you should shield them with a
firewall.

Adrian Wong · 21st Nov 2007, 03:42 PM

I see. I thought I read somewhere that enabling UPnP is convenient but will reduce the security of the network.

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peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,516 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 31	UPnP is essential to get things working easily on a gateway-shared internet access. Otherwise, major major headache. __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Visit my web gallery - Ken's Digital Canvas Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography Sterling@PJ Community Forums

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nearownkira Just Started Join Date: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 41 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	I think it got to do with the port u open, because i am sharing the streamyx with my housemate, They can use their IP to log in YM/MSN ,torrent, while i am not. Is there any other program to check my ip got wat port open?

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,419 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	I see. I thought I read somewhere that enabling UPnP is convenient but will reduce the security of the network. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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