Abarceo

I use one of thse modems as well, it has a built in NAT firewall which can only be completely turned off by using command-line commands, i.e. from the DOS prompt.

I think it is unlikely that you can direct connect using this type of modem simply because of the way the NAT firewall works, that is it will reject any incoming communication from the internet that you did not initiate. That means if you did not specifically request it, a web page, download, etc., the NAT firewall will naturally reject it.

Therefore, since you cannot initiate someone to Direct Connect to you from your PC the NAT firewall will not accept or let through such communication from an outside PC.

There maybe a technical way around this but I presume you will have to contact the Thompson-Speedtouch technical helpdesk to find out.



UK Bob

Lord of the Rings

I am trying to establish what causing my computer's behind Firewall through your tips and solutions. I'll get back to you once finished. Regarding my connection device, please see hereunder.

UK Bob
Thank you for the information.
Is this the one of the modems you used: Thomson Speedtouch 585(i)v6
Interfaces
WAN
-ADSL (ANSI, ETSI T1.413, G.dmt Annex A/B(POTS/ISDN).G.lite
-ADSL (G.dmt2 Annex A, B, L)
-ADSL+
LAN
-802.11g 54Mb/s Wi-Fi Certified TM gateway(1)
-4 x Ethernet ports (10/100base-T HD/DD)
SERVICES
Multi-user Wireless High Speed Internet Access
UPnP certified Internet Gateway(2)
Enables game Technologies
Enables home working
Enables Microsoft Messenger Conferencing

I'll try to contact Thompson for technical support

Abarceo

I currently use the ST510v6 but I do have the ST585v6 which I will be installing next week, the plan is to have the modem connected by wire to my PC while my two sons connect to this modem wirelessly.

In order to remain secure I am going to initiate the WPA encryption, which I understand is the best encryption a home user can have.



UK Bob

UK Bob

So you think ST585v6 modem is not the problem causing my connection FireWalled? This model is utilizing UPnP. I even tried this: Network Connections/Advance/Optional Networking Components/Networking Services/enabled or checked UPnP User Interface.
Still my LW is FireWalled, though I have a Turbo-Charge Connection.

I am still working with the suggestion of Lord of the Ring. My installed anti-virus is Kaspersky6.0. I tried checking the setting to include LW in the exceptions but I can't find it. The settings is only limited to allow which port has to be scanned for virus. I tried adding and removing LW with its port to no success. I also tried to disconnect (exit) my anti-virus with no positive result.