don555 wrote:
Hi, I just got a wired router to split my broadband connection between PC
and PS3. I've never used one before and was wondering what ports need to be
opened to ensure most common Windows programs can run ok?

I've also got several online games installed, do online games all access
different ports or what?

Tbh, I was wondering if I could just make things easier to set up by opening
all ports. I know this isn't going to be as secure, but wouldn't it just be
as secure as things were before I started using the router? I've got a
software firewall installed.

Any advice welcome! Cheers.




You might find this useful:
http://portforward.com/

... but I go along with the advice that you should try it out of the box
and only tinker if something specific isn't working. Maybe post back
here with details if that happens. My router has only three open (or
rather, forwarded) ports; two deal with remote control software (VNC and
Remote Desktop) and one allows Windows Messenger users to send me files.

Otherwise, a "normal" router will remember which PC made an outgoing
connection to a specific address, and will route any replies back to
that PC, all transparently.

Phil, London