[CQ-Contest] Router/Firewall/Network/Internet spot problems?

[Randy Thompson, K5ZD]

And this has what to do with contesting?  Seems there are better sources of
networking tech support on the Internet.

Although it could be a welcome change from SO2R and SS checks!  :)

K5ZD

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cq-contest-admin at contesting.com
> [mailto:cq-contest-admin at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Robert Shohet
> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 17:16 PM
> To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Router/Firewall/Network/Internet spot problems?
>
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> I currently am using a Dell Win98 Ver 2 computer with a Motorola SB4100
> Cable Modem and Charter Pipeline - Cable Modem Internet access.  I am also
> using Zonealarm Pro Ver 2.6 as my firewall.
>
> My plan was to install a D-Link DI-704P router and then connect
> up my other
> Win98 Ver 2 computer in the shack (a Dell optiplex running on Win
> 98 Ver 2).
>
> I decided to "test" the router by first connecting it to the upstairs
> computer.
>
> I shut down Zonealarm Pro and then hooked up the router and went
> through the
> installation process.
>
> After it was installed, I noticed that I couldn't browse.  So I
> went to the
> Appendix and ran the "Ping" test on the gateway address - it passed the
> test.  But I still couldn't browse or receive e-mail.
>
> I called Charter - my cable/internet provider and was told that Zonealarm
> might be the culprit but I thought I remembered Zonealarm asking me about
> something and then asking for my password to change it.
>
> I suspect that the Router does work but I am not sure what is
> "blocking" the
> ability of the cable modem and the computer to talk with each
> other through
> the router.  I am hoping that someone out there has a Win98 computer with
> Zonealarm and the DLink DI-704p router and can tell me what I am missing.
>
> BTW, after removing the router and reinstalling the cable modem settings,
> everything works fine again.
>
> Any ideas please or suggestions?  Thanks for your help.
>
> 73
>
> Bob KQ2M
>
>
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