Does anyone know how I can map ports needed for WinMx to work on my Win XP machine that is connected to a D-Link wireless router and then a cable modem?
All other apps work OK (IE6-etc) but when setting up WinMX (music sharing program) the setup tells me that it cannot set up TCP ports like 6699 and UDP (or whatever is default for a usual setting) and that I need to map ports for WinMx to work better. It works slowly in the "Search" mode and that is what the "help" tells me it will do if I cannot map ports.
I am now lost-- there is a manual config box but I do not know what to enter it.
Can anyone help me?
Thanks! Mike

Not enough info.

1) Can you look at your D-Link router and at least post a model number?

2) Did your ISP install the Router?

3) Can you directly access the Router's configuration (do you have the access password?) If so, PLEASE do not post it, I just need to know if you can re-configure your router. You will have to be able to if you want to pass any ports through.

Does anyone know how I can map ports needed for WinMx to work on my Win XP machine that is connected to a D-Link DI-604 router and then a cable modem?
All other apps work OK (IE6-etc) but when setting up WinMX (music sharing program) the setup tells me that it cannot set up TCP ports like 6699 and UDP (or whatever is default for a usual setting) and that I need to map ports for WinMx to work better. It works slowly in the "Search" mode and that is what the "help" tells me it will do if I cannot map ports.
The router wasn't installed by my ISP and yes I do have access via the password to re-configure the router. Thanks for any help you can offer.

Mike

I had to the same thing with Shareaza and found this great site. Here's the link for you:http://www.portforward.com/cportsnotes/winmx/winmx.htm

Look for your router here for specific info: http://www.portforward.com/routers.htm

Good luck!

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