WhiteKnight77 1 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 As most of ya'all know from my previous post, I just got a router and while I have it set up, I need some information. I have it set to keep the connection alive, and now it does (I had to reset everything yesterday morning before I could even start practicing for the race). How often does the DNS server leases last for generally? Shouldn't I be able to keep the same external IP longer than a day? Also, does it matter if I keep certain ports forwarded even if the apps aren't in use? What port(s) do I need to open to be able to do file transfers with ICQ? DO I need to put my PC in the DMZ when I want to transfer and recieve files? I sent a support request to ICQ and got an email back sending me to a page I already been to that didn't reflect what ports I need to open. TIA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dannik 43 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Theoretically, your router will lease the same IP constantly unless you cycle it on/off, OR your ISP forces breaking of leases after a set amount of time. Port forwarding allows incoming traffic on the stipulated ports, regardless of if the app in question is active. I'd disable any forwarding until you actually need to have them open, then close them off afterwards. Cut `n paste time: For ICQ, in ICQ under "Preferences & security", "Preferences" and Connections, click on "I am behind a firewall or proxy" then click on "Firewall Settings". Then select "I don't have a SOCKS Proxy server on my firewall" or "I am using another Proxy server". Click Next. Click "Use the following TCP listen ports for incoming event" and set the TCP ports for 20000 to 20019 for the first user, 20020 to 20039 for the second user, 20040 to 20059 for the third user, etc. OUT UDP 4000 IN TCP 20000 20019 for one user OR IN TCP 20000 20039 for two users OR IN TCP 20000 20059 for three users, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteKnight77 1 Posted February 3, 2004 Author Share Posted February 3, 2004 I'll try them out thanks Dannik. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter 0 Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 It depends on the ISP. Bell South leases, as do most ISP's for 24 hours. It just usually works out that you keep the same IP as long as the connection is alive. But Bell South will renew every 24 hours, or every time you recycle the modem or router. THey have to do this because ISP's are given a finite number of IP addys, which in most cases is less than the amount of customers they have. If you disconnect or recycle, it releases the old IP so someone else can use it, and you get another one. THe one thing I'm going to do when I'm in a better position to do so, is to give them the 14 a month for a static IP. Most all ISP's will allow you to purchase a static IP that will be yours for the duration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteKnight77 1 Posted February 4, 2004 Author Share Posted February 4, 2004 Maybe if I was in a better position to, I could give Earthlink the $15 extra a month, but at this time, I can't see it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter 0 Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Maybe if I was in a better position to, I could give Earthlink the $15 extra a month, but at this time, I can't see it. Same here bro. But when we can, that's what I'm doing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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