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With UPC and getting an F on Ping test? here is a fix

Ranicand · 2010-05-15 11:48:40

The combined router modem from UPC has a built in firewall that is fully switched on by default. This high setting gives back results like this Your PC already has a firewall and it is safe enough to turn off the router firewall. To log into the router enter this number in the address bar of your browser as seen…

15-05-2010 12:48pm

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Ranicand

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The combined router modem from UPC has a built in firewall that is fully switched on by default.

This high setting gives back results like this

Your PC already has a firewall and it is safe enough to turn off the router firewall.

To log into the router enter this number in the address bar of your browser as seen 192.168.1.1

The full manual for the router can be found here if anybody is having problems.
http://www.upc.ie/pdf/4755_UPC_WiFi_Brochure.pdf

Turning off the router firewall brings back results like this instead.

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#2 15-05-2010 4:07pm

hightower1

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Or you could just learn how to use your computer and run a genuine ping test from CMD. :rolleyes:

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