Port Forwarding and Router Issues
avelanchefan
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So I can say I am savvy with port forwarding and configuring routers. But I have come across and issue that has me stumped. My computer is setup fine, no issues. My wifes computer was fine also, but then we had to do a system restore because of buggy software. (Seemed like it was flash)
Now I cannot get her computer to recognize her dedicated port, and also the router does not even recognize her computer. She can still get on the internet and everything, but when I go into the router and look at connected devices her computer does not even show up. (Linksys/cisco router)
Really scratching my head on this and google search provides nothing. Any help would be appreciated.
Now I cannot get her computer to recognize her dedicated port, and also the router does not even recognize her computer. She can still get on the internet and everything, but when I go into the router and look at connected devices her computer does not even show up. (Linksys/cisco router)
Really scratching my head on this and google search provides nothing. Any help would be appreciated.
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Did you do a system restore from a certain restore point/date, or did you just wipe it clean from the day you got it ? You may have deleted necessary drivers. Might have to re-install router software and do any necessary updates to your computer.HT SYSTEM-
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Assign her computer a static IP address and it should work. If you have a static IP address remove it from the router and reassign it.Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!
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Ok she has a static IP address. I guess I am confused on how to remove it from router.
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i believe what Sherardp was saying was that if there was an old static IP still in the router, remove it. then assign the new static IP, and reassign it in the router.
basically, you are starting over rebuilding the port forwarding assignment(s).
this actually happened last week with my Linksys e2000. not with the port forwarding but with the wireless. it was there, it was as i had configured it, and all of the lappys in the house were the same, but nothing would connect. i chased around for over an hour. finally all i could do was set factory resets on the router, reconfigure the wireless, and boom... all was good.
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On the off chance this has happened, does she have 2 Ethernet ports or a wireless connection? I see alot of people who get stumped because they used to plug Ethernet into the lower port and moved to the upper port. Or they are switching between wireless and wired and do not realize it. A bunch of higher end motherboards come with 2 Ethernet ports. If she has a connection then she has to be detected by the router unless she is grabbing a wireless signal from a neighbor.
