New Broadband Router

[Chris IOW]

I have just setup my new broadband router and need help setting it up so my bittorrent downloads work. I can get into the control pannel but dont know how to allow access on certain ports?

Any help would be great :)

[gooner]

What make/Model is it?

[Chris IOW]

Its a Safecom Samr-4114

[Elaine]

I'm not sure if this is the exact procedure for your model, however it should be something very similiar to this.

Login to your router at http://10.0.0.2/. Click on Advanced Setup, then Virtual Servers on the menu on the left. Now input your ports as

ALLOW
- Incoming TCP, LOCAL ports 6881-6889
- Outgoing TCP, LOCAL ports 6881-6889

As you add a port, click on Add this setting, your port will be immediately added (but not yet ready for use), You cannot enter ranges of ports, these need to be done separately.
Your Host IP address is the static address of your computer, i.e. 10.0.0.x which will be using the ports, NOT your ISP (WAN-side) IP address. Once you have added all your required ports, click on Save Settings / Reboot to save the settings. Wait for 1-2 minutes for the router to reboot and then check the Virtual Servers page to see if the settings have 'held'.

If the settings don't 'stick' then you may need to power off the router from the mains for 30 seconds, after clicking on 'Save & Reboot' and after seeing the router lights flash for a few seconds.