Using Telkom Ethernet modem as a Router

LicKWiD_IcE

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Hi guys ... Im a total n00b at this stuff...but I just got it working as a router but it uses DHCP .. is there any way I can disable DHCP and use the router using Static ip's so that my pc's IP is not automatically configured eg I would put the routers IP address under 'Gateway' in my Network Card settings. Another thing is I've had to enable port 6667 in PAT so that I could use MIRC. How would I know what other ports to enable?
 

antowan

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Why all the settings? I sometimes get the feeling people are making it way too complicated for themselves. All these extra settings make it extremely difficult to troubleshoot any problems related to software that cannot negotiate the settings on the router. It is supposed to be setup for easy use when you get it from Telkom. Once you have it, you can change it according to your needs. If this was not the case, then Telkom is getting lazy or you are too eager... [;)]

Once you tinker with the innerds of the router you can easily become lost...

Have a look at this:

http://www.myadsl.co.za/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=784&SearchTerms=router,pots,settings

Cheers
Antowan

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<br />Hi guys ... Im a total n00b at this stuff...but I just got it working as a router but it uses DHCP .. is there any way I can disable DHCP and use the router using Static ip's so that my pc's IP is not automatically configured eg I would put the routers IP address under 'Gateway' in my Network Card settings. Another thing is I've had to enable port 6667 in PAT so that I could use MIRC. How would I know what other ports to enable?
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