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meanman

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hi i have finally got my coduo server running the only trouble is i have it going through my router all the ports have been forwarded and it can be seen on the net but every time i start the server i have to load my backup router image if i dont you cant see me on the internet people who have me saved to favs can see me in there favs list though ,has anyone else had this problem
 
you running DHCP? How are you saving your router settings? What firmware are you using on the linksys?
 
its a linsys WRT54GS , running Firmware Version: v1.50.9,
it doesnt forget the settings but if i dont reload the backup file you cant see my coduo server on the internet.
 
is your computer getting the same ip each boot?

make sure it's not randomly assigning ip's

and if it's a huge problem, i'd suggest running the computer you're using primarily as a DMZ

i've been running my desktop in DMZ for the last 6 months or so (since june) and i've never had to get back into the router settings for anything but tweaking the wireless for my roomate.

all ports are forwarded without a hitch, no matter how often the router crashes, or how long i leave my computer off between boots.
 
yup that was what I was going to suggest, its actually called static DHCP, and can be configured in your router
 
the DMZ is configured on the router, it's a demilitarized zone

it automatically forwards ALL ports

you're right, tho, he needs to do a static ip before anything, tho
 
tlarkin said:
i personally don't like DMZ, because of the security risk, but it is an option.
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do you actually keep information on your network that anyone would want?

people talk about 'security risks' all the time, but honestly, unless you have something people really want, then what's the problem?
 
heyman421 said:
do you actually keep information on your network that anyone would want?

people talk about 'security risks' all the time, but honestly, unless you have something people really want, then what's the problem?
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me personally? No not really just some client contact information and invoices for my side business, but besides that nothing. However, DMZ puts a machine outside your router which opens you up for all kinds of attacks. The whole point of NAT is it does not allow remote hosts to connect, so it is considered a security feature.

Lets say your DMZ box gets spyware/malware/viruses from another node on your ISPs network. Since how cable works, is everyone in a certain area is on the same node. Meaning if your neighbor gets a propagating virus on their system it could connect to your DMZ box, and thus spread itself to your internal network possibly.

I do not run any software firewalls, no anti virus and no anti spwyare because I just secure my network, don't download stupid crap, and use web based email. I also keep stuff backed up. I have been completely 100% virus free since 2000 when i got my first router with NAT.

Sure DMZ makes it easy for some things, but I know how to configure everything in my router so I don't need to use DMZ, so I never have to deal with the security risk. Its my preference, like running DMZ is your preference.
 
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