How to port forward using ZA Pro

[php111]

Hello everyone,

I do not have a router. I do have cable internet. How do I port forward to speed up my connection using Zone Alarm Pro and maybe possibly opening up ports? I tried it about a day or two ago following a tutorial and it slowed down my connection. Before I tested it, it was about 5MB down and after the port forward it was 713 Kb/s. I didn't save the tutorial but I can get it. I guess it was a horrible guide to be honest. Please reply back as soon as someone gets a chance. Thank you.

[puntoMX]

Looks like your computer is too slow to filter the in- and outgoing data; can you give us some info on OS and computer system please?

[php111]

Looks like your computer is too slow to filter the in- and outgoing data; can you give us some info on OS and computer system please?

Sure. What kind of info would you like to know? I have XP Pro as an OS. I have RCN as cable for my internet. My system name is Lenovo 3000 J115 Series.

[puntoMX]

• Processor Family: AMD Athlon 64 X2
  
• RAM: 1 GB
  
• Storage Capacity: 160 GB
  
• RAID: No
  
• Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 6100
  

So your system is fast enough. I was wondering this because some people have problems when they are installing Firewall software on AMD K6 300MHz or PII 233MHz systems for example.

Can’t help you with your problem trough…

[php111]

• Processor Family: AMD Athlon 64 X2
  
• RAM: 1 GB
  
• Storage Capacity: 160 GB
  
• RAID: No
  
• Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 6100
  

So your system is fast enough. I was wondering this because some people have problems when they are installing Firewall software on AMD K6 300MHz or PII 233MHz systems for example.

Can’t help you with your problem trough…

So you can't help me port forward using a firewall? Who can?

[puntoMX]

I’m sure they also want to know the cable modem model number as well. I can’t find that on the http://www.rcn.com/internet/index.php website... Is windows firewall enabled?

[php111]

I’m sure they also want to know the cable modem model number as well. I can’t find that on the http://www.rcn.com/internet/index.php website...

I don't see model number but I will give you both the serial and MAC numbers.

It is a WebStar

S/N:208462064

MAC: 001947A497FE

[puntoMX]

You have a WebStar Dpc2100 modem that acts as a router so you could look into the menu from your router and see if there is a firewall enabled. Also Windows has a firewall build in that can be enabled.

I would try to disable those 2 and see how it goes from there. Personally I prefer "hardware" firewalls over software firewalls...

[php111]

You have a WebStar Dpc2100 modem that acts as a router so you could look into the menu from your router and see if there is a firewall enabled. Also Windows has a firewall build in that can be enabled.

I would try to disable those 2 and see how it goes from there. Personally I prefer "hardware" firewalls over software firewalls...

OK so ZA is not good? How do I go into the menu? Is there an port forwarding button in the menu?

[puntoMX]

Normally a modem/router would be addressed on 192.168.0.1 / 192.168.0.100 / 192.168.100.0 or so, just type these addresses in your browser window and see if a menu shows up...

[php111]

Normally a modem/router would be addressed on 192.168.0.1 / 192.168.0.100 / 192.168.100.0 or so, just type these addresses in your browser window and see if a menu shows up...

I tried all of the IP addresses in both browsers IE and Mozilla. In IE it links me to pages where it can't find it and in Mozilla this is the message I get.

The connection has timed out

The server at 192.168.0.1 is taking too long to respond.

* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few

moments.

* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network

connection.

* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure

that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

I also would like to add I just tried now my IP address and the Default Gateway and Neither worked. If you like I can post the output? But after reading you should edit and remove the different addresses to protect hackers.