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Summer Logan

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Join date: 4 Jan 2006

Posts: 13

12-10-2007 21:56

I currently bought a linksys router and hooked it up to my computer. Since then I had to use the port forwarding feature and static IP because one of the many games I play was pauseing, freezing etc. I've noticed that it has also been happening in SL. I was wondering if I need to or should set up port forwarding for the SL client to possibly cure the pausing, freezing, lag outs etc.
I have contacted SL about this with no answer or anything. I basically need to know the numbers I stick in my router settings to forward the port. I also noticed that in-world in preferences under the network tab there is a place to put a custom port number, Maybe if I could get what number I need to stick in there and then I wont need to mess with my router settings.
Well any and all information is appreciated. If you have this problem and fixed it or know a lot about computers and can help me fix it. I would be greatly appreciated.

Summer

Tod69 Talamasca

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Join date: 20 Sep 2005

Posts: 4,107

12-10-2007 22:15

It might help to add the make/model of Router.

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Zen Zeddmore

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Join date: 31 Jul 2006

Posts: 604

12-10-2007 22:50

typicly 13000.

Do you have the wrt54g?

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papa Tulip

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Join date: 17 Feb 2007

Posts: 59

12-10-2007 22:51

As all Linksys routers support SPI, there is no need for special portforwarding.

Play a bit around with the firewall settings, some of the functions here seem to block high volume UDP traffic.
Normally it should be no big risk to switch firewall off - at least for testing.

Do you run something like donkey or torrent beside? If yes, stop it for testing.

Linksys Router and Secondlife...
Summer Logan Registered User Join date: 4 Jan 2006 Posts: 13	12-10-2007 21:56 I currently bought a linksys router and hooked it up to my computer. Since then I had to use the port forwarding feature and static IP because one of the many games I play was pauseing, freezing etc. I've noticed that it has also been happening in SL. I was wondering if I need to or should set up port forwarding for the SL client to possibly cure the pausing, freezing, lag outs etc. I have contacted SL about this with no answer or anything. I basically need to know the numbers I stick in my router settings to forward the port. I also noticed that in-world in preferences under the network tab there is a place to put a custom port number, Maybe if I could get what number I need to stick in there and then I wont need to mess with my router settings. Well any and all information is appreciated. If you have this problem and fixed it or know a lot about computers and can help me fix it. I would be greatly appreciated. Summer
Tod69 Talamasca The Human Tripod ;) Join date: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 4,107	12-10-2007 22:15 It might help to add the make/model of Router. _____________________ really pissy & mean right now and NOT happy with Life.
Zen Zeddmore 3dprinter Enthusiast Join date: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 604	12-10-2007 22:50 typicly 13000. Do you have the wrt54g? _____________________ A kilogram of programmable nanobots can lower the certainty of both death AND taxes.
papa Tulip Registered User Join date: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 59	12-10-2007 22:51 As all Linksys routers support SPI, there is no need for special portforwarding. Play a bit around with the firewall settings, some of the functions here seem to block high volume UDP traffic. Normally it should be no big risk to switch firewall off - at least for testing. Do you run something like donkey or torrent beside? If yes, stop it for testing.

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