I added a D-Link DIR-300 between my previously working PC / Motorola Surfboard cable modem.

Now I don't get a working connection.

I used a different thread
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/downlo...dir-655-a.html

and tried the same advice (Port Forwarding for the Dlink DIR-655)

I downloaded the port checker http://www.portforward.com/store/PFP...cker1.0.28.exe
and got the all clear, so according to that I have successfully set up port forwarding on my router.

So why does it still not work?

WRT the "standard q's" see next post - this problem is specifically about the D-Link DIR-300 I'm pretty sure.

On the Australian "Whirlpool" forum (whirlpool.net.au) they have suggested an alternative firmware for the router (WRT blah blah). I don't want to do this without a serial connection because I don't want to brick the router.

Any/all advice appreciated.

1. OS version? WXP SP 3
2. WXP SP2 firewall - disabled. D-Link DIR-300 router.
3. How much ram? 512MB
4. Hard Disk space available? 5gb
5. Connection type? cable
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
Cable modem: Motorola Surfboard via ethernet to D-Link DIR-300 router via ethernet to PC
7. Where are you trying to connect from ? My home

8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have?
LW4.12.6
Java 1.6.0_11
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)? Optusnet Australa (cable)
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?
Your test worked!!
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.

3 PC LAN all works fine including 1 networked printer.
2 PC's locked off from internet via firewall rules based on permenantly allocated dhcp tcp/ip addresses - my own pc is not included in this address range otherwise I wouldn't be able to make this post!
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
I was using LW before I added the D-Link DIR-300 to my system... it was my own pc hooked up to the Motorola cable modem via ethernet and it all just worked too well!
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface? Yes
14. For those using a modem/router, how is your modem/router set up...are you port forwarding or is UPnP enabled?
I set up Port Forwarding AND UPnP is still turned on.
15. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Some people might not be aware that their security suite includes a firewall
I am using Symantec AV Corporate Edition only.
16. What country are you living in? Sometimes there are ISPs with the same name in more than one country (eg Clearwire in the USA & also in Ireland).

Australia
17. Has anything in your setup changed recently? Have you updated your version of LW or Java? Have you added any new software or new hardware? Have you updated any software? Have you moved house, changed internet plan or ISP etc etc?
I have added the D-Link DIR-300.

Appologies for double post: I thought my first post didn't go through.

Reading / attempting the advice as posted.

snipping a link to my full name facebook account. this issue is long dead!

When you did the port forwarding did you do it for both TCP & UDP? I used a much earlier model of D-Link a few years ago. The control window on it looks quite different. It has option to choose both tcp & udp, however it is best to do a separate port forward for each. Make sure the port or port range is same as LW & vice-versa. Make sure Manual Port Forward setting is enabled on LW's advanced firewall setting. You said UPnP is still enabled. Manual port forward instructions & sample image. Must be same port as the one you port forwarded. Also use same port number for both Connection & Listening ports.

Oh .. something I do recall about the D-Link is you needed to reboot both the router & the computer for the changes to be properly saved & put into operation, & for the computer to recognise the changes. (But mine was an older model.)

When setting up the static ip address for the port forwarding, that process must be done first else the entire port forwarding would need to be erased & repeated. The static ip address should be similar to the router's, example: router's address @ 192.168.0.1 & your ip address at perhaps @ 192.168.0.3

No other LW's on your network may use the same port as this one you port forwarded.

You might be wise to check out tips here to get that initial connection: If LW 4 Will Not Connect (click on the blue link)