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What is the best port forwarding DSL router

  • 27-04-2011 2:48pm
    #1
    iwb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,398 ✭✭✭


    I have a standard eircom P-660HW at the moment and can't seem to get it to port forward. If I am to buy a new router to get this working, I would like to buy one that does the job first time. Does anyone have any suggestions? I just want to be able to view a DVR remotely.

    Also, should I get a static IP address, or does DynDNS.org work well?


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  • #2
    Zith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭Zith


    The trick to port forward on them is to make sure the overall firewall on the router is set to Low. You may also need to reboot the router after you have everything set up. I had my DVR hanging off mine and it worked once I changed that setting.

    You don't need a static IP address. DynDNS works fine. I've used it for a number of years with no problems.


  • #3
    iwb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,398 ✭✭✭iwb


    Hi Zith,

    Thanks for the reply. I tried it on low and then I turned it off completely. It didn't work either time. I don't know if the router is working well though as it takes around ten minutes for it to get the WAN connection back after a reboot.

    I may reset it to factory and give it another go.


  • #4
    Zith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭Zith


    I did have it working but to be honest I got rid of that router for other reasons, such as it rebooted regularly and would take 2 mins to come back up.


  • #5
    iwb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,398 ✭✭✭iwb


    What router do you have now?


  • #6
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,957 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    I have this router : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Billion-BiPAC-7800N-Broadband-Wireless-N/dp/B002TOKGL8/ref=pd_cp_ce_0

    It is very expensive but it forward ports in a flash with no need to adjust or tweak it's firewall. I'd recommend it. The only downside of it is the price but it might be worth it if you are interested in configuring it to your own personal needs.


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  • #7
    Wcool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 640 ✭✭✭Wcool


    Your eircom router should be capable of port forwarding anyway. Any router is able to do that. To me it looks like you are doing something wrong.
    Maybe check out this site for help:
    http://portforward.com/

    If you really really want to change your router, there are a lot of cheaper options:

    For instance: http://www.dabs.ie/products/tp-link-300mbps-wireless-n-adsl-router-77S0.html?q=tplink

    This model is also available from Amazon. While I don't have this model, I am extremely happy with TP-Link.


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