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Posted by waiting_2b_reborn on September 3, 2006, 3:15 pm
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I know this is really tardy reply, but I just use another router in
the chain. (ie. connection to outside world > 2wire modem/router >
Linsys router > computer.) That's if affordable, of course.
On 13 Aug 2006 11:51:08 -0700, google@dcbarry.com wrote:
> I am trying to help a client. Basic problem is that with the SBC
> provided 2wire ADSL/router he has, I seem unable to use a static
> assigned IP address as a port forwarding destination, as it does not
> "appear" on the device list the "Home network" page, as opposed to
> devices that are DHCP (dynamically) assigned an address.
>
> 2Wire quickly responsed to my email, but frankly, their answer sounds a
> bit odd. I've requested followup, but haven't had any (yet.) This is
> an important client who is a distance from my home, and I can't afford
> to be "experimenting" as I don't wan't to errode his confidence in me.
> Unfortunately, I don't have the same equipment to test.
>
> Below is my conversation to date with 2Wire -- is there a kind soul who
> can help me verify their "solution"?
>
> Thanks,
>
> d.
>
> ===================
>
> {MY ORIGINAL MESSAGE}
>
> I'm having trouble configuring my 1800HG to use a device using a static
> address as a port forwarding destination.
>
> Internally, I can reach the static address device without a problem.
>
> THe problem seems to get the device to appear in the list of devices on
> the "Home Network" page. Without this, the device doesn't appear in the
> list of devices "Choose the computer that will host applications" on
> the "Edit firwall setttings" page.
>
>
> Is there a way to get a static address device to appear on this list,
> so I can complete the port forwading instructions?
>
> THank you
>
> d.
> ===================
>
>
>
> Dear D,
>
> Thank you for contacting 2Wire Customer Support. The following is
> intended to answer your inquiry:
>
> Try these steps.
>
> Assign the device an IP address between 192.168.1.33 and 192.168.1.62.
> Turn the device off then back on to renew its address with your Home
> Gateway. You should be now able to see that device in the Home Network
> list to configure it.
>
>
> If this response has not answered your question or resolved your issue
> you may visit our support Website at http://support.2wire.com or reply
> to this email.
>
> Thank You,
> John C.
> 2Wire Customer Support
> http://www.2Wire.com
>
>
> =======================
>
> {{My followup}}
>
> Thank you for your prompt response.
>
> Because this setup is not near my home (this is for a client), I'd
> appreciate if you would explain the special significance of the address
> range 192.168.1.33 thru 192.168.1.62, as I couldn't find any in the
> documentation. Is there a special (undoumented) error or
> limitation requireing the use of that range only?
>
> Thank you.
>
> d.
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