routers

Joshcoombs · 29th April 2004, 19:33

Many people have problems with routers and their servers.

Right how do i get past this one?

Well i know the moderators get sick of keep on repeting themselves about it so ive russled up something hopefully not too confusing for you. This has been metioned in the SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME!
If some of you had been botered to look and let the moderators and forum admins spoon feed you

Here is some tips to sort out your router so you can broadcast:

1) Go into your router cofigration/settings.
2) Go to port forwarding or sometimes called "virtual server" menu.
3) Now forward the port "8000" here and forward to your internal server ip. eg mine is: 10.0.0.4
4) Now do the same for port 8001 as the server uses this to.

Little FAQ:

What is internal server ip?

This is the ip of the workstation or computer on your network what you are using to broadcast on or what your shoutcast dnas server is on.

What ip do i forward the ports to?

Find out the wokstations ip which is assigned by the router.
To do this go to run under start and type: WINIPCFG then select your ethernet adaptor or lan card and see your ip that way. (look at the part labled: "ip address") and hey presto! (you can also go into your router setting and have a nose)

What do i do if i carnt access all what you told me?

If you are not the owner of the network or station contact your server administrator. (The person who operates the network)
If you dont have one you are your own system admin!

How do i listen to my stream?

a) Inside the network:

Quite simple just load up your browser and type in that ip address from the last section and you will connect to that computer your server is on in the network.

P.s Dont try connecting to your radio via the internet method or useual way cause it wont work

b) Internet:

Just normal if you are connected seperatly or are on a different network or pc

Ok ime having trouble with ports (none work!)

Simple make sure you put in the correct ip address.
if you are certain the ip is correct it could be one of two things:

a) Your isp blocks ports

Ring up your isp and discuss the situation, if they will not co-operate try a different isp

b) Your ports are not forwarding correctly

Your router may be ancient or not functioning as it should for x reasons, if this is so please refer to your routers documentation for more details, alternatively speak to a technical support helpline for a solution to your problem.

A possible solution to your problem

A possible solution to your problem may be to try DMZ instead of port forwarding, this opens up your computer totally, ok it may be a bit risky, but it may be the only way round the problem. Basically how it works it opens up your computer to the internet, rather than creating a gap in your firewall to allow cerain programs to access the net for different reasons like servers (in this case)

How can i configre my firewall on my computer?

Disable it, its rather self explanetory, some firewalls like norton security have a function where you are trying to broadcast for instance it will say "allow this to access my computer"

Xp also has a built in firewall search the forums for answers.

Ime still not sure about this, what shall i do?

Ok you may be a bit like this

If you pm me i will see what i can do for you.

I hope i helped you, i always like to make life easyer for moderators and admins here and to ease problems for users.

Josh

FesterHead · 29th April 2004, 20:12

Couple comments:

1.
portBase+1 needs to be opened/forwarded if and only if folks outside the lan are going to source the DNAS.

2.
Machines on a lan with a router that doesn't support local loopback need to use the lan ip of the DNAS to connect/listen.

3.
Bot bots with bots.

Icklehamsta · 9th May 2004, 14:08

What's a router?

Joshcoombs · 9th May 2004, 14:25

A router is a piece of equipment which allows you to connect to the internet through a network also can be in itself a "Network" Please do a forum search before asking questions!! Use commen sense.

NO MORE POSTS IN THIS THREAD PLEASE OTEHRWISE I WILL ASK THE WEB ADMIN TO LOCK IT.

29th April 2004, 19:33	#1
Joshcoombs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 319	Do you need help with your router? We can help! Many people have problems with routers and their servers. Right how do i get past this one? Well i know the moderators get sick of keep on repeting themselves about it so ive russled up something hopefully not too confusing for you. This has been metioned in the SHOUTcast: Important Info & Answers to FAQs. READ ME! If some of you had been botered to look and let the moderators and forum admins spoon feed you Here is some tips to sort out your router so you can broadcast: 1) Go into your router cofigration/settings. 2) Go to port forwarding or sometimes called "virtual server" menu. 3) Now forward the port "8000" here and forward to your internal server ip. eg mine is: 10.0.0.4 4) Now do the same for port 8001 as the server uses this to. Little FAQ: What is internal server ip? This is the ip of the workstation or computer on your network what you are using to broadcast on or what your shoutcast dnas server is on. What ip do i forward the ports to? Find out the wokstations ip which is assigned by the router. To do this go to run under start and type: WINIPCFG then select your ethernet adaptor or lan card and see your ip that way. (look at the part labled: "ip address") and hey presto! (you can also go into your router setting and have a nose) What do i do if i carnt access all what you told me? If you are not the owner of the network or station contact your server administrator. (The person who operates the network) If you dont have one you are your own system admin! How do i listen to my stream? a) Inside the network: Quite simple just load up your browser and type in that ip address from the last section and you will connect to that computer your server is on in the network. P.s Dont try connecting to your radio via the internet method or useual way cause it wont work b) Internet: Just normal if you are connected seperatly or are on a different network or pc Ok ime having trouble with ports (none work!) Simple make sure you put in the correct ip address. if you are certain the ip is correct it could be one of two things: a) Your isp blocks ports Ring up your isp and discuss the situation, if they will not co-operate try a different isp b) Your ports are not forwarding correctly Your router may be ancient or not functioning as it should for x reasons, if this is so please refer to your routers documentation for more details, alternatively speak to a technical support helpline for a solution to your problem. A possible solution to your problem A possible solution to your problem may be to try DMZ instead of port forwarding, this opens up your computer totally, ok it may be a bit risky, but it may be the only way round the problem. Basically how it works it opens up your computer to the internet, rather than creating a gap in your firewall to allow cerain programs to access the net for different reasons like servers (in this case) How can i configre my firewall on my computer? Disable it, its rather self explanetory, some firewalls like norton security have a function where you are trying to broadcast for instance it will say "allow this to access my computer" Xp also has a built in firewall search the forums for answers. Ime still not sure about this, what shall i do? Ok you may be a bit like this If you pm me i will see what i can do for you. I hope i helped you, i always like to make life easyer for moderators and admins here and to ease problems for users. Josh Last edited by Joshcoombs; 29th April 2004 at 21:04.

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29th April 2004, 20:12	#2
FesterHead Alumni Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 14,109	Couple comments: 1. portBase+1 needs to be opened/forwarded if and only if folks outside the lan are going to source the DNAS. 2. Machines on a lan with a router that doesn't support local loopback need to use the lan ip of the DNAS to connect/listen. 3. Bot bots with bots.

9th May 2004, 14:08	#3
Icklehamsta Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4	What's a router?

9th May 2004, 14:25	#4
Joshcoombs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 319	A router is a piece of equipment which allows you to connect to the internet through a network also can be in itself a "Network" Please do a forum search before asking questions!! Use commen sense. NO MORE POSTS IN THIS THREAD PLEASE OTEHRWISE I WILL ASK THE WEB ADMIN TO LOCK IT.