Hi again deadlyhead

You know the trouble with some ISPs is they like messing with your modem/router, whether they have supplied it or not, and changing your settings to something they like.

I had an ISP, which no longer exist, that without warning changed my IP addresses around and so cutting off my NAS from my network. I first thought that my NAS was not working until I did a comprehensive check and found that my IP addresses were messed up. I then had to do a lot of work remapping my windows explorer onto the shares (directories) on my NAS.

I also found that changes were made to my windows O/S settings, more network features were enabled than I would normally like, in other words I believe it made my PC less secure.

I am now with a new ISP that can do their network updates without screwing with my IP addresses or trying to hack my PC.


UK Bob

Called the ISP help desk in the middle of the night and talked to the tech. (these guys are lonelier than a Maytag repairman) After a few minutes talking to him he confirmed that the newer router has had a software upgrade that will block most normal p2p ports. He gave me a couple to try to use with the old modem. The first set of ports worked for a couple of months, then red lights again. Tried the next one on the list and back up. They now block me about one every 6 to 10 weeks. I just move on to other ports and then back in service. If my list ever goes bad, another midnight call should get me more.