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Ok, here's the situation, i just resetted my d-link router to it's default factory value. I don't have any problem at all surfing or connecting by ftp to my ISP. But i also have a domain name hosted on a company server.
Before the reset, i didn't have any delay while trying to connect to that particular company server ftp, but now it can take up to 30 sec before making the connection. Also, when i tried to send an email using smtp from that server (not from my isp server), it also can take up to 30 sec before sending the message.
The problem was easy to solve the first time, i just disabled the Windows Internet connection firewall, but now i can't even access the advance tab under the properties of my network connection. So i decided to turn it off directly in the windows services. So that way i make sure that this does not interfere with my connection.
It worked before but not anymore. So i guess it's the router firewall that is causing this.
So, i'm asking you ohhh venerable network gurus, what can i do if i log into my router to set this correctly ? What settings do i have to change ?
thanks a lot !
Zenno
Ooops, i forgot to mention,
On the d-link website, it is specified that you cannot remove the firewall.
So i just want a way around it please.
:-)
Zenno
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Use port forwarding to open the ports in the router firewall for smtp and ftp. Consult the documentation to learn how to do this.
Steve
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Port forwarding isn't required to connect to an external FTP site.
Is the ftp and smtp server you refer to within your LAN or outside of it?
MCSE, MCSA Messaging, baby!
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ftp and smtp (as well as pop) are outside my lan, it's on the web space i bought from an external hosting site.
If port forwarding is not necessary, what else can i do ?
Thanks.
Zenno
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Sounds to me like your router is being punky.
Are there any firmware upgrades available for your router?
If not, is it possible for you to buy a different brand like Linksys or Netgear and give it a whirl?
MCSE, MCSA Messaging, baby!
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Hmm, if the router was "punky", why am i able to connect instantly by ftp smtp to my regular isp ?
Zenno
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Sounds like you had your router set up with "personalized" settings when you set up your connection to your domain name hosted on your company server, and when you reset the router back to factory defaults, your company's servers are having trouble authenticating you. Remove your firewall/router from the equation and see if the server can authenticate your computer properly. Or try to remember the old router settings.
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Yeah seems exactly like the problem. I'll do that as soon as i get back home tonight. Thanks.
Zenno
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