DMZ on D-Link 614+ not working??

[mujahid7ia]

Hi
I have a D-Link 614+ router with 802.11B and 4 LAN ports (link). I have many problems with different applications using ports, even with ports opened on the router. So, I tried using the DMZ, but it doesn't seem to make a difference... D-Links site wasn't very helpful, and I hate their tech supp phone ppl. Isn't DMZ supposed to be as if I'm connected directly to cable modem (except for speed, of course)?

Examples of conn. probs: consistent LowIDs in eMule, can't connect to servers in JK2: Jedi Outcast, et al.

I think I have it set up correctly:

[ChrisX]

Hi
I have a D-Link 614+ router with 802.11B and 4 LAN ports (link). I have many problems with different applications using ports, even with ports opened on the router. So, I tried using the DMZ, but it doesn't seem to make a difference... D-Links site wasn't very helpful, and I hate their tech supp phone ppl. Isn't DMZ supposed to be as if I'm connected directly to cable modem (except for speed, of course)?

Examples of conn. probs: consistent LowIDs in eMule, can't connect to servers in JK2: Jedi Outcast, et al.

I think I have it set up correctly:

This is a link on how to configure DMZ: http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1212&question=DI-604%20/%20DI-614+%20/%2...I-774_revB%20/

This is the main page on questions with DI-614+ http://support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DI%2D614%2B

You may have the configurations incorrectly done? You should check them again. Is the software and the driver from D-Link up to date? The guides and updates are as above.

Incompatibility can be a problem with D-Link software/drivers with your OS. Make sure as digitally signed and approved by Microsoft, if not this maybe the cause of your problem.

Another thing, did you check Windows Update for drivers for your computer. Microsoft may have wireless drivers compatible for your computer, just check? This up to you as this is option only.

[mujahid7ia]

Thanks for the links, i'll check them out.
However, I'm connected through ethernet ports, not wireless, though others on the network are...

[ChrisX]

Thanks for the links, i'll check them out.
However, I'm connected through ethernet ports, not wireless, though others on the network are...

The LAN, OK. Realtek?

[mujahid7ia]

Thanks for the links, i'll check them out.
However, I'm connected through ethernet ports, not wireless, though others on the network are...

The LAN, OK. Realtek?

NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Controller (it's integrated) is the LAN connection on this computer. But the DMZ doesn't work on my two other comps either, which have PCI Kingston and [some other brand], respectively.

[mujahid7ia]

Well, I was already folowing the directions on the Tech Support page correctly, and I already had a look at the FAQ... Thanks anyway, though.

Any other suggestions...

[ChrisX]

Good luck, mate. I hope you'll find the solution.

[Roundabout]

Have you already tried the port forwarding per the instructions, this should be all you need for eMule to work:



I don't think you need to use DMZ for eMule to work properly. The ports mentioned should be all that's necessary. Make sure ICF is turned off also. That can cause a Low ID as well as the wrong ports being forwarded. Set a static IP address for your PC to the router, instead of using DHCP.

Have you gotten a High ID at any time previously with eMule?

[mujahid7ia]

Have you already tried the port forwarding per the instructions, this should be all you need for eMule to work:

I don't think you need to use DMZ for eMule to work properly. The ports mentioned should be all that's necessary. Make sure ICF is turned off also. That can cause a Low ID as well as the wrong ports being forwarded. Set a static IP address for your PC to the router, instead of using DHCP.

Have you gotten a High ID at any time previously with eMule?

Yes, I have port forwarding set-up, although I have only one entry set up for 3333 on both protocols, because that's how eMule is set up. I do get highIDs, but it's on and off. Sometimes rebooting my router helps, bt not always. I do use a static IP. ICF is off.

I tried DMZ as a last resort because I was having connecting problems on other games and stuff, not just eMule. I though DMZ would be like connected directly to CaBLe modem...

[Roundabout]

Yes, that is the purpose of the DMZ function, to expose one PC (or more, that you specify in the firewall rules) on the network to the internet. Supposedly there is no firewall protection if you do this, however. That's useful if you have a lot of apps that need to access the internet, like more than 10 - 20 ports that would otherwise have to be opened.

The problem could be related to using eMule on the same port for both UDP and TCP. Just curious, why would you want to put them on the same port? There is a lot of traffic through that TCP port and may cause issues with the UDP traffic. It's not hard to configure it to forward more than one port, anyway.

Depending on how many other apps you have to access the net, you might want to just forward ports for all of them instead of using DMZ. What problem exactly are you having right now? I'm not sure of what you are trying to do. If you want eMule to work properly, I'd suggest using the port forwarding settings, not DMZ. Since I'm not using the same router you are (I'm using a Netgear), I don't know of specific issues with it. I'll look around and see if there's any other things I can think of that might cause problems with that router.

Edit:

You can also take a look at the "hardware" thread of the General Help section of the official eMule forum here. There are some postings about routers that are the same or similar to yours. eMule Forum link

Someone else suggests updating the firmware on your router if it's older than several months: Sharereactor Forum link

You can also try reducing the amount of connections, it's possible that your router cannot handle the amount you have set:

[mujahid7ia]

OK, I changed the UDP port to adiffernet one and set up port forwarding for it.
My main problem apps right now are jedi Outcast and Jedi academy, eMule LowID (I also get a LowID with Shareaza).
I have the newest firmware, I checked.

My connection numbers already are 500 and 20, but maybe I'll try lowering them further.

*I have an idea. Maybe the problem (for emule anyway) is the router's security. in the logs it has "ping of Death" detects from many IP addresses (most uing 4662, emule default) with the destination listed as my IP and emule port. Could it be dropping packets/pings from servers?

Thanks again for the helpful suggestions.

[Roundabout]

Probably not, if what this person says is true. From reading on several forums, some mentioned that the Dlink doesn't like the Mule very much. Whether it's because it can't handle all the connections without crashing, or whatever, it has issues with eMule.

How old is the router? If it's recent, could you return it like Slimmx did and get a different brand/model?

The only thing I can suggest is lowering the amount of connections to 200 (from 500) and see if it works any better. And map the UDP port to 4672, and try changing the TCP 4662 up to another, like I did (I moved it to 4682, no more issues). Also, did you forward port 4711 for webserver? (I didn't do that on mine, and it works fine with just the first two forwarded)

See what happens. Keep me posted. Maybe some other ideas will turn up. But if the problem is with the router, there may be no other choice but to replace it. Doesn't sound so much like a problem with the eMule setup, when you're having issues with other programs accessing the internet, it sounds like a router problem. I assume everything works if the PC is connected directly to the modem with no router?