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UPDATE: Thanks to input from TCH-David, it is now working as I need it to. For those who offered input, thank you. If anyone needs information on what happend, feel free to PM me. Thanks to the TCH family!

Nope...(see previous posts). I even disabled Zone Alarm and Norton and it wouldn't work. Bob...do you know of a pgm to log traffic (kinda like ethereal)? Maybe I can trace the problem that way.

Okay...after a good night's sleep I started again this a.m. Hardwired computer #2 (laptop running XP) to the router. Still will not allow UDP port 5198-5199 to pass. So apparently it's something in XP as this happens in both wired and wireless mode. In doing this, it clears the Linksys router of any issues. Any other helpful suggestions? (P.S. I'm off to the caverns of Micro$oft to see if there is any related articles on this. )

Port forwarding is set up for computer #1 (the hard-wired one) and it works just fine. I set up port forwarding for computer #2 (the wireless card one) identical to computer #1 and it don't work. Yes, computer #2 has an IP address assigned and it is matched up with what's entered in port forwarding. I've tried computer #2 with both DHCP and static IP addresses. FWIW...in skimming through FAQ's on Linksys' website, I saw something dealing with VoIP and upgrading the firmware. So I downloaded and upgraded and nothing has changed. Too much for me tonight. I'll try again in the morning. BTW Bill...I looked for your call on QRZ...not listed. Expired?

At first glance, didn't see anything. Doing a more closer inspection now. (BTW...I did talk with one of their tech's. He suggested hardwiring the laptop up and trying it. Will do that tomorrow.)

It also uses TCP on 5200. There's a system-check program that they provide and according to that, TCP works just fine. So I'm not even sure if that would work. It just seemed a little strange that it would work ok on a hard wired system but not on a wireless, with the only difference being, other than the cable, is the operating system.

I agree...just call me lazy!

As a suggestion, what I do is generate a full backup, then download a copy of the backup file onto a CD, leaving the most current one on my site. That way I have a personal copy and there is also one located on my site. Better to be safe than sorry! (Speaking from experience here!)

Background Information: Hardware: -- Linksys WRT54G wireless router, firmware v3.03.1 -- Computer #1: Desktop, Win 2K o/s with software listed below, hardwired into router -- Computer #2: Laptop, Win XP o/s with software listed below, using Linksys WPC54GS 802.11g wireless network card Software: -- Echolink (a program for Amateur Radio operators to use VoIP to connect to users and radio repeaters worldwide.) -- Zone Alarm Pro -- Norton Antivirus Problem: Echolink requires access to UDP ports 5198-5199 in order to communicate. Using computer #1, everything works perfect...no problems. Computer #2 cannot get the UDP ports to work. Other than operating system, the only difference is that computer #1 is hard wired to the router while computer #2 is wireless. Proper settings are entered into the router configuration table. O/s firewall is turned off on computer #2. I have double (and triple) checked Zone Alarm settings and all are identical on both machines. I tested computer #2 wide open (all Zone Alarm and Norton functions disabled) with negative results. Other than this issue, the router functions perfectly. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions? (Amateur radio operators HIGHLY encouraged to reply!)

Not only would I hate to dust his house, I'd hate to have to polish all the brass!

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Welcome to the forums Casey. Were you able to get your problem solved?

Hmmm...one would think that by clicking on Tools, Options, Advanced, Software Update, Check Now, that it would find the update. Mine didn't.

I don't DARE get involved with this thread. Working for the FAA (and as such, the Federal Government), I'd be here for months! TMGATM: Too Many Government Acronymns To Mention Next?

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but i don't believe so. However, your bandwidth useage may be greatly affected. Also, you would want to be sure you don't eat up server resources by having too many connections.

Hoo-yah RobertM!

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Welcome to the forums dderolph. I second matman's post...it's a breeze to use for quick updates from anywhere.

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Looks good...very professional, crisp and clean!

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