Firewall Router

[BryanM]

Just got me a new linksys router, befsx41. Before i hooked that up i could connect directly via instant message, and since i hooked up the router i cant. there a way i can go around the router firewall?

[BipolarBill]

You have to enable port-forwarding for the application (MSMSGS.EXE) in the router config.

http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~rakerman/port-table.html

[BryanM]

for example AIM, Ext.Port are both 5190 and the IP is 192.168.1.1? And should i have my advanced firewall on, and what is UPnP FORWARDING

[BipolarBill]

You have to configure the firewall the same way, but you need to forward the port to the PC you're on - i.e. 192.168.1.100.

[BryanM]

and the ext ports are right 5190?

[BipolarBill]

Sure.

[-=US=-ALPHA]

ello

ok my ? is about the same

os is win xp pro
im on a linksys befsr41
i have no trouble with getting on the net with either of my pc's that are connected
i can sen files out to others just not the other pc connected to the router

what do i need to solve this

[omendata]

Via email or sharing?

If its sharing you need ports 135-139 enabled for the destination pc only - never enable them for internet users.

139 is the file sharing port.