Web server + Linksys DSL/Cable router
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How did it work for you?
I plan to run a small website and I just wanted to see if anyone was having problems using that router. Were you able to host a site behind the router ok?
Also I like to play on-line games and I hear Quake and others don't work to well behind it.
One thing I don't like is that it only has one option for a DMZ
Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics.
I plan to run a small website and I just wanted to see if anyone was having problems using that router. Were you able to host a site behind the router ok?
Also I like to play on-line games and I hear Quake and others don't work to well behind it.
One thing I don't like is that it only has one option for a DMZ
Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics.
It works just fine.
Few things to know: Port forwarding will override the DMZ. for example if you put your web server in the DMZ but have port 80 forwarded to a different computer everyone will end up there instead of at your web server. Basically stick to port forwarding when possible and use the DMZ sparingly...also you MIGHT be able to get away with not using a firewall if you are just forwarding ports, but if you use the DMZ to expose your web server without a firewall you are gonna get hacked...probably within your first week.
As for quake it works great except for one small correctable issue. You can run a server just fine, simply forward port 27960 to your server.
The problem arrises when you have multiple computers inside your router that are trying to connect to the SAME server out on the internet. From the internet quake servers point of view it has two guys using the same port from the same IP...starts giving "duplicate packet" errors and one of you gets kicked off. The fix: Set one each quake client to use a different default port besides 27960. the cvar is net_port I believe, but it's one of those that can't be set from the console, you'll have to modify your quake shortcut and add the following " +set net_port 27961" for the first computer 27962 for the second and so on.
The problems I've experienced with a linksys that I CANT get past are with windows messenger. I'm using XP and the windows messenger works ok for basic stuff but if you try voice chat, file transfer, remote desktop, and some others it ain't gonna work. period.
My linksys is actually gathering dust in my closet right now. I just popped a 2nd NIC into my XP box and told it to do the routing for the rest of my home network. Works just as well as the linksys for about 75 bucks cheaper. I never shutdown/reboot my main rig so it's working great for me.
...ah quake
P.S. the above assumes you are talking about Quake III. If it's one of the earlier ones let me know...might have to modify my statements some.
Few things to know: Port forwarding will override the DMZ. for example if you put your web server in the DMZ but have port 80 forwarded to a different computer everyone will end up there instead of at your web server. Basically stick to port forwarding when possible and use the DMZ sparingly...also you MIGHT be able to get away with not using a firewall if you are just forwarding ports, but if you use the DMZ to expose your web server without a firewall you are gonna get hacked...probably within your first week.
As for quake it works great except for one small correctable issue. You can run a server just fine, simply forward port 27960 to your server.
The problem arrises when you have multiple computers inside your router that are trying to connect to the SAME server out on the internet. From the internet quake servers point of view it has two guys using the same port from the same IP...starts giving "duplicate packet" errors and one of you gets kicked off. The fix: Set one each quake client to use a different default port besides 27960. the cvar is net_port I believe, but it's one of those that can't be set from the console, you'll have to modify your quake shortcut and add the following " +set net_port 27961" for the first computer 27962 for the second and so on.
The problems I've experienced with a linksys that I CANT get past are with windows messenger. I'm using XP and the windows messenger works ok for basic stuff but if you try voice chat, file transfer, remote desktop, and some others it ain't gonna work. period.
My linksys is actually gathering dust in my closet right now. I just popped a 2nd NIC into my XP box and told it to do the routing for the rest of my home network. Works just as well as the linksys for about 75 bucks cheaper. I never shutdown/reboot my main rig so it's working great for me.
...ah quake
P.S. the above assumes you are talking about Quake III. If it's one of the earlier ones let me know...might have to modify my statements some.
I'm currenty using a PC with Win2k SRV as my webserver + windows remote/routing services. It has Zone Alarm and a virus scan on it, but from time to time the fear of someone hacking into it makes me want to buy a router.
And I also want to turn it into a Primary Domain controller and I don't want to have a direct internet connection going in to it. Thats why I'm looking into the linksys.
Remote desktops doesn't work
I'm really going to need that and that works fine thru windows routing.... grrr
Arguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics.
And I also want to turn it into a Primary Domain controller and I don't want to have a direct internet connection going in to it. Thats why I'm looking into the linksys.
Remote desktops doesn't work
I'm really going to need that and that works fine thru windows routing.... grrrArguing on the internet is like running in the Special Olympics.
Hi, regarding the remote access, how about using terminal services? I have no probs using that either local or from work.
For a firewall/router, I use a p60 running <A HREF="http://www.freesco.org" target="_new">freesco</A> may be worth a look if you have a spare 486 or something knocking about, you can manually forward any port you want, and it runs from a floppy so a hdd isnt required
If they squeeze olives to get olive oil, how do they get baby oil?
For a firewall/router, I use a p60 running <A HREF="http://www.freesco.org" target="_new">freesco</A> may be worth a look if you have a spare 486 or something knocking about, you can manually forward any port you want, and it runs from a floppy so a hdd isnt required
If they squeeze olives to get olive oil, how do they get baby oil?
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