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9. May 2006 @ 02:25 |
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Hey all, just purchased a D-Link DSL-904 wireless modem/router and i'm trying to update to the latest firemware. I have been to the D-Link website to downloads section for the D-Link DSL-904 wireless modem/router and the firmware in there is DSL-G604T Firmware v1.00B02T02.UK.20050815 on this link http://www.dlink.co.uk/?go=jN7uAYLx/oIJaWVTALoZU9f8nJUIKOZTSs6pa/...
Is this firmware ok to use on my router??
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9. May 2006 @ 05:09 |
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craig1984 that does seem a little strange how the DSL-904 pulls up firmaware for the DSL-G604T. If nobody can confirm that firmware will work I wouldn't recommend using it. It looks as though D-Link keyed in the wrong url.
Are you needing or wanting to upgrade the firmware? If your router is working fine i might wait a while before upgrading. I'm sure D-link will eventually have a firmware upgrade for your exact model.
Also, if you look at the Data Sheet for the DSL-G604T nowhere in there does it mention DSL-904.
Eventhough someone might respond its OK to use, its no skin off their back. I would still be cautious. I would rather have confirmation from D-Link themselves.
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9. May 2006 @ 05:16 |
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well, according to the page, it does SAY the name of your router in the page "header"; it should work ok. the 2 routers probably use the same firmware...
also, if you notice, further down the page, it lists the driver for your router as "DWL-G122 (rev Bx/Cx)" which is another router they make, further (somewhat) confirming what i was talking about.
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9. May 2006 @ 05:28 |
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looks like our posts "overlapped" pun1 ;) didn't see your post before i replied...
anywayz, i've gotta agree with punisher1 on this one. only way to know for sure is to contact D-Link support. this wouldn't be the first time, however, that a company "cheaped out" on their support and software for their hardware.
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9. May 2006 @ 11:30 |
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The DSL-904 is a bundle including the DSL-G604T router. the other component is the wireless dongle, but if you bought "a DSL-904" the router part is the 604T, do it.
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9. May 2006 @ 12:44 |
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Ok thanx dude your right!! Downloaded and installed firmware and all is ok! Dont know if i can ask this but, i use Azureus and i have resolved my firewalled nat prob but now it says firewalled DHT can anyone help
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9. May 2006 @ 13:11 |
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All ports forwarded? Might want to change the default port to a high number, ISPs often block lower ports. 5xxxx and 6xxxx are usually OK. Then of course forward that port and close the other.
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10. May 2006 @ 05:20 |
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SAM THE MAN COMIN' THROUGH! good call on the router/dongle combo; i wouldn't've even thought of that one myself :) i'd say you've EARNED that Senior Member stat well ;) cheers, dude
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10. May 2006 @ 06:08 |
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No probs mate!
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18. May 2006 @ 04:57 |
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Hey guys,
I'm having the LOW ID issue as well. I configured mt Linksys and opened the ports 4660 ~ 4712 and tried to open the DMZ as well but nothing seem to be working.
The Windows XP firewall is off as well.
When connected I see that the status of the Kad Network is Firewalled and the eD2K Network has no IP:Port information
I have a VPN software installed on my pc to connect to work but it is not always on.
Any ideas?
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Eyal
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18. May 2006 @ 05:17 |
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manta100 try changing your UDP Port to 4670 in both the emuld connections configuration and in your router.
i'm sure you know to never run this in the DMZ unless it is for test only.
You have to configure your Port Forwarding in the router. Port Forwarding keeps you from having to run in the DMZ.
If you are unsure how to do this let us know.
One thing to remember is your ISP could be the problem too. Some ISP's are causing headaches for emule users.
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18. May 2006 @ 06:04 |
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punisher1 is right you shouldn't ever need to run DMZ unless to TEST after trying everything else. and you should CALL your ISP, and actually ask them (preferably a "tech-minded" assistant) directly if they block (or limit) P2P programs such as eMule and BitTorrent. i was stuck in a loop til i called mine, and confirmed it.
also, have you tried (if possible) connecting your internet ethernet cable DIRECTLY to your PC? if you can't get High ID that way, then it may just be your ISP...
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18. May 2006 @ 07:11 |
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Regarding the DMZ... of course I wouldn't leave it open.. I just wanted to test and see if it is related to the router.
Port 4670 doesn't work either. I'm starting to think that it may be ISP related indeed. I'm using Verizon DSL and will call them to confirm.
I will also try your seggustion to connect the pc directly to the DSL modem and will post my results shortly...
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18. May 2006 @ 08:02 |
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If you can, try using a very high port number (6xxxx). They're not blocked by ISPs, so unless the very service itself is blocked or there's a hardware error, you should get through. Worth calling your ISP though.
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18. May 2006 @ 08:48 |
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Ok.. here's the latest and greatest in my saga...
1. spoke with Verizon DSL - they claim to not block anything at all. According to them, all ports are opened on my line and no specific app or type of app is blocked.
2. I connected my pc directly to the Westell DSL modem. I accessed the modem setup to ensure firewall is not turned on.
3. Although I turned off the Windows XP firewall, I created new entries for eMule to exclude it from the firewall.
None of this helped. Assuming Verizon knows what they're talking about, I think the problem may reside on my pc afterall.
This is a new pc I just finished to build with Windows XP MCE (all latest updates were applied).
I also tried higher port numbers... but with no success.
Any more ideas?
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18. May 2006 @ 08:52 |
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No software firealls, No XP firewall, no hardware firewalls because no router, no port blocking by ISP, high port numbers to avoid blocking? You've tried all sorts of different servers? On a new build, I can't explain that unless Verizon are lying, but tbh, usually when ISPs tell you they aren't blocking stuff, they aren't.
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18. May 2006 @ 09:46 |
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Pretty enigmatic one may say... and of course frustrating :-)
I wonder if it has anything to do with the ICE VPN software I have installed. Although it doesn't run all the time (only when I need to connect to work) it may have some service run in the background.
I will try to uninstall it and see what happens.
Another thing that comes to my mind is that I used to have Norton Internet Security installed until I got the Linksys router. I wonder if the uninstall didn't really remove all components and maybe somewhere something is still running and blocking eMule.
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Eyal
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18. May 2006 @ 09:51 |
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Hmm, remnants of NIS and certainly VPN are candidates for problems. You have tried various servers right?
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18. May 2006 @ 09:56 |
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You mean eMule servers? Actually not.. .I will give it a shot....
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18. May 2006 @ 10:00 |
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I've had highs on some and lows on others when I've had issues. Tbh, if there was no problem, you'd get in on all servers, but this alleviated a "semi-problem" I had a while back.
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18. May 2006 @ 10:19 |
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manta100 i have had to rebuild computers thanks to Norton Internet Security. that program, although might work well for what it was intended for, is TERRIBLE for WindowsXP. And, NO, you cannot usually remove ALL of NIS.
When i hear of NIS it makes me angry. For one thing it makes WindowsXP run slow and countless registry changes that makes it nearly impossible to correct when removing it. i don't care what others say NIS is a very bad program.
With a router that has NAT, Windows XP SP2 (firewalled) and all MS updates you may not need another layer. However, i have heard good things with Zonealarm if you feel you need another layer of security.
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18. May 2006 @ 10:29 |
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manta100here is my suggestion. try these instructions. follow them exactly no matter what. i've never had good luck with emule default ports. i changed the TCP/UDP ports and have success ever since. here are step-by-step instructions i've come up with that works for me everytime and others as well. i would try at least on a computer withouth wireless for now.
Here are the instructions
NOTE: If you are NOT using a router this may not work. I recommend using a router if nothing else as an extra layer of firewall protection.
this might actually work only if your ISP is truly not P2P blocking.
In order for this to work you need to do every step.
This is a lengthy process. You may want to PRINT THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Open emule and click the Options button on the Toolbar.
2. Click Connection
3. Change the TCP default Port to 4660.
4. Change the UDP default Port to 4670.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click the Test Ports Button. A window will open and display both ports tested successfully. But, if they don?t work it may only be because you have not fully configured everything yet.
7. Click the button that says Open these ports on internal WinXP Firewall. Wait for the confirmation window that will pop up and then click OK.
8. Click OK at the bottom.
9. Close eMule.
This step adds Networking Services to WinXP.
1. Go to the Control Panel
2. Click on Add/Remove Programs
3. Click Add/Remove Windows Components
4. Scroll down and click on Networking Services
5. Click the Details button
6. Check the box for: Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client (this option may already be checked).
7. Check the box for: UPnP User Interface
8. Click OK then click Next***Note***You may be required to provide your Windows XP CD.
9. Click Finish.
10. Close the Add/Remove and Control Panel Windows.
If you are running Windows XP SP2 you need to do the following. If you are not running SP2 then you can skip this next step.
1. Go to the Control Panel
2. Click Windows Firewall
3. Click the Exceptions tab
4. Click the Add Programs button, Scroll down and select Emule. ***If emule is not listed then browse to: C:\Program Files\emule\emule.exe and select emule.exe.
5. Click OK
6. Click Add Port. For the name put Emule TCP and enter the Port 4660. Make sure TCP is selected.
7. Click Add Port. For the name put Emule UDP and enter the Port 4670. Make sure UDP is selected.
8. Now click on the Advanced Tab (next to the Exceptions tab).
9. Under the section: Network Connection Settings, Click the Settings button.
10. Check the list to see if you have two entries for eMule TCP and/or UDP if they are not listed then proceed to step 11. Remember, only do this step if neither TCP or UDP entries are in the list. If there are two entries in the list click the TCP option and edit it. Enter either the name or the IP Address of your computer. (If you are using more than one computer on your router you may want to use the name of your computer because your IP Addresses could change between other PC?s on your network during reboots).
For the TCP option make sure Port 4660 is entered for both internal and external.
Now Click the UDP option and edit it. Enter the same info you entered for your TCP (computer name or IP Address) and ensure Port 4670 is entered for both internal and external. Skip to step 20.
Start here only if the two emule ports are not in the list.
11. Click the Add button (only do this step if there are no TCP or UDP entries in the list).
12. In the Description of Service enter: emule TCP Ports
13. On the next line enter either the name of your computer or your IP Address (If you are using more than one computer on your router you may want to use the name of your computer because your IP Addresses could change between the other PC?s on your network during reboots).
14. For both Ports (internal and external) entries use 4660, make sure TCP is selected
15. Click OK
16. Click the Add button again
17. In the Description of Service enter: emule UDP Ports
18. On the next line enter either the name of your computer or your IP Address
19. For both Ports (internal and external) entries use 4670, make sure UDP is selected
20. Click the OK buttons to exit out
21. Close out of the Control Panel
This step is only if you are using a Router of somekind.
I have successfulley tested this using Linksys routers. I have not tried this on any other brand router. If you are using a router, other than a Linksys router, I recommend you do this next step anyway. Most routers are similiar in Port Forwarding.
1. Go to a command prompt and type: IPCONFIG write down or note your IP Address.
2. Login to your router
3. If Linksys click on the Advanced tab
4. Next click on the Forwarding tab
5. Enter the following settings:
TCP 4660 To 4660 TCP 192.168.1.XXX (your IP Address) Enable(checkbox)
UDP 4670 To 4670 UDP 192.168.1.XXX (your IP Address) Enable(checkbox)
If you have more than one computer on your network you can repeat step 5 and enter a second IP address. Here is an example how your router could look if you have more than on computer on your router. This way if your computer?s IP Address changed from .100 to .101 on the next reboot it would not matter because you have both IP's configured in the router.
TCP 4660 TO 4660 TCP 192.168.1.100
UDP 4670 TO 4670 UDP 192.168.1.100
TCP 4660 TO 4660 TCP 192.168.1.101
UDP 4670 TO 4670 TCP 192.168.1.101
6. Click the Apply button
7. Logout of your router.
After this is complete Windows XP should automatically install a network Gateway in your Network Connections configuration. This may require a reboot to start the Network Connections configuration.
That?s It your done. I recommend you reboot especially if you still are getting a LOWID.
Open emule and see if you can connect at HighID.
If you still do not connect it may be because you are using a different router. Remember, I?m using a Linksys router but, again, the settings are basically the same.
If after the reboot and still a LOWID i suggest going back through the instructions to ensure you didn't miss or enter something incorrectly such as a typo in the Port settings.
If you are still not able to connect with HIGH ID then i would say your ISP is blocking or something with them is a hinderance.
Despite what others say regarding my fix, remember, not all systems are the same. You have to find what works for your system. It works for me and for other?s I?ve helped.
Sorry, if this was not a help.
***Important: No matter what you do NEVER compromise the security of your system. I would NEVER recommend turning off your Firewall(s) to get a HighID for long term use. One exception to turning off a Firewall would be to do a simple test to see if a Firewall is causing the problem. Turn the Firewall back ON as soon as you run your test. If a Firewall is the problem you need to configure Ports to allow access through the Firewall.
Hope this helps. Sorry, if it didn't.
Let me know if I you have any questions and feedback is welcome.
BF2 player; punisher_bob and you just got smoked!!
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18. May 2006 @ 10:51 |
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Hi Punisher1,
"7. Click the button that says Open these ports on internal WinXP Firewall. Wait for the confirmation window that will pop up and then click OK...."
This button is disabled in eMule. I tried to turn the XP firewall on and off but it doesn't make any diference.
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Eyal
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18. May 2006 @ 11:07 |
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manta100 i see. i wouldn't worry about that just yet because further down in the instructions you will be configuring the WindowsXP firewall anyway.
Did you click on the Test Ports button and was it successful? Again, if it wasn't either two things.
1. because your ISP is P2P blocking or someting is blocking.
2. because you need to finish the rest of the instructions.
if the Test Ports 'failed' or if you have not click the Test Port button that might be why its greyed out. My emule has been running for a while so i cannot remember at this time why its greyed out.
let me know.
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18. May 2006 @ 11:33 |
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Above all, is there any program that actually allows a computer to run well and keep you safe? Or are the two mutually exclusive? I've tried using routers, but two dud ones and I've gone off the idea. Both the Netgear DG814 and D-Link DSL-G604T work-ish, but only for 6 hours before you have to turn them off and let them cool down before they work again. Bloody stupid things. Glad I paid reduced rates for both of them. My USB modem, although has abysmal software (BT Voyager... Ugh) it still works.
Tried Zone Alarm, makes things run very badly. I've a 6.5Mbps connection with 768k upload - Ample. Downloads are fine at 500KB/s, but web browsings the same as a 256k connection. Close Zone alarm, give it a few minutes and everything runs smooth as silk. I'm avoiding NIS due to its reviews. Any other suggestions? Clearly a USB modem with no firewall ain't the best of ideas, but what else to try?
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