Linksys WRT320N - PLEASE HELP!

All I wanted to do was change a setting in my Linksys WRT320N router through its web page (192.168.1.1). For your information, I was playing Halo Reach and it kept kicking me off for having a "moderate" NAT setting on my router. I looked into and it seemed like a simple fix. I simply needed to access my roter web page and set the NAT to "disabled". I must have changed the admin password to access the web page because nothing I tried would work. So, I did a hard reset on the router. That allowed me access to the web page. The web page was working properly. The router was and is networking to the other computers in the house properly as well.
However, the Internet connection could not be made through the router.
I have:
-Connected the modem directly to the nearby PC (bypassing the router) and verified internet connection.
-Attempted to gain internet verification (access) through the router by using "Clone my PC Mac" function.
This produced the correct status information, IP address, etc. Yet, I still get no internet connection.
-Reinstalled the software that came on the CD with the router.
-Reconfigured my router with said CD.
-Received this message upon completion of configuration from said software, "CONGRATULTIONS! You're Linksys router has been successfully configured. However, the internet connection could not be verified."
-Power cycled the modem, the router and the nearby PC several times. However, it is possibe I am doing that in the wrong order or at the wrong time.
I still can't receive internet through the router. I tend to believe it has to do with the router and modem not "liking" each other for some silly security reason. Linksys Tech support says its my ISP but they'll fix it for $30.00. My ISP says its the LInksys router. I don't know where to go from here. Do I bite the bullet and pay linksys money they dont deserve? I want to think I can still fix it myself.
"Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope!"

Connect the computer with the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of your Linksys router also make sure that Internet is connected to the router .
Press the reset and hold it for 30 seconds .
Power cycle the modem and router .
Follow this link for setting up your router .

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I setup a Lorex security camera system that allows for to view them via remote acces. I am able to view them through the local network but not via outside network connection. I believe lies within the network settings that i have in place. I have tried to apply the port forwarding settings but still not able to. If someone has this type of system setup or know where to point me I would appreciate the help. The default web port is 80 and the TCP port 6100.

1) I assume that you have set your security camera to a fixed (static) LAN IP address -- is this correct?
2) And that you are forwarding the appropriate port to that address -- is that correct?
Rules for using fixed LAN IP addresses on Linksys routers:
With Linksys routers, a fixed (static) LAN IP addresses must be assigned in the device that is using the address. So you need to enter the fixed address in the computer , printer, or camera, not in the router. This is the best way to assign a fixed LAN IP address. In your WRT320N, there is an alternative method --- you could use the "DHCP reservation" method to assign your camera the same fixed LAN IP address each time you boot up your network.
When using a Linksys router, normally, any fixed LAN IP address must be outside the DHCP server range (typically 192.168.1.100 thru 192.168.1.149), and it cannot end in 0, 1, or 255. However, if you are using "DHCP reservation" your camera's address should be within the DHCP server range.
Therefore any fixed LAN IP address would normally need to be in the range of
192.168.1.2 thru 192.168.1.99 or
192.168.1.150 thru 192.168.1.254
assuming you are still using the default DHCP server range.
Also, in the computer, when you set up a static LAN IP address, you would need to set the "Subnet mask" to 255.255.255.0 and the "Default Gateway" to 192.168.1.1 and "DNS server" to 192.168.1.1
It is also important that no two devices on your network be set to the same static LAN IP address.
Also note that many cameras cannot use the proxy DNS server located at 192.168.1.1 . In this case, enter your true Internet DNS server address (found in the router) into you camera.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 10-11-2009 03:27 AM

How to hook up a Linksys WRT54G to Motorola NVG589. PLEASE HELP!

Hello, I have recently switched over to AT&T Uverse and I am loving it. One thing I miss is having extra ethernet ports to plug in my desktop computer and my Xbox 360. When the Uverse technician came in, he installed a Motorola NVG589 modem that also has a built in wireless router. He also installed a VAP2500 as a receiver for 2 wireless TV boxes. The VAP2500 plugs into the back of the Motorola NVG589. 3 other TV boxes are plugged into the back as well. My dilemma is the fact that all of the ports are being taken up. I need at least 2 more ethernet ports free so I can hook up my Xbox 360 (my model doesn't have built in wifi) and my desktop computer as well. I told the technician this when he installed the system and he told me to go on ebay and buy 2 cheap splitters and split 2 TV boxes that are coming into the NVG589. I did so. It didn't work out. I called up AT&T and the guy over the phone said that was the worst thing I could've done. He told be I should buy an ethernet switch. I had my Linksys WRT54G (Version 6) router laying around at the time and realized that it had a built in ethernet switch. I want to get this to also function as another Wifi hotspot because I have an old PowerMac G4 downstairs that won't connect to the NVG589 for some reason (it says connection timeout). I am guessing that the wifi card in the system may be too old to connect to the modern NVG589. So, I need the 2 extra ethernet ports and another Wifi hotspot from this setup. I have tried multiple things to get this to work. The closest way I could get it to work was when I plugged an ethernet cable from the LAN port on the WRT54G to port on the back of the NVG589. I then plugged the TV box ethernet cable I had to disconnect into the second LAN port on the WRT54G as well as plugging my Xbox 360 into the 3rd LAN port and my computer into the 4th LAN port. This worked great for the TV box and the Xbox 360. However, the computer's ethernet connection ran very slow and the WIfi from the WRT54G was very slow as well. The Wifi from the NVG589 was slow too. I unhooked that setup and put it back to what it was beforehand. Is there anyone that knows of a flawless way of setting this up? Any articles someone can link me to? I've heard of bridging the NVG589...would that help me? How exactly would I do that? Please HELP. I have attached pics. On the back of the NVG589 - green ethernet is the DSL cable, both white ethernet cables along with the black one are TV boxes and the yellow ethernet cable is the VAP 2500. Thanks!

craigarc303 wrote:
Hello, I have recently switched over to AT&T Uverse and I am loving it. One thing I miss is having extra ethernet ports to plug in my desktop computer and my Xbox 360. When the Uverse technician came in, he installed a Motorola NVG589 modem that also has a built in wireless router. He also installed a VAP2500 as a receiver for 2 wireless TV boxes. The VAP2500 plugs into the back of the Motorola NVG589. 3 other TV boxes are plugged into the back as well. My dilemma is the fact that all of the ports are being taken up. I need at least 2 more ethernet ports free so I can hook up my Xbox 360 (my model doesn't have built in wifi) and my desktop computer as well. I told the technician this when he installed the system and he told me to go on ebay and buy 2 cheap splitters and split 2 TV boxes that are coming into the NVG589. I did so. It didn't work out. I called up AT&T and the guy over the phone said that was the worst thing I could've done. He told be I should buy an ethernet switch. I had my Linksys WRT54G (Version 6) router laying around at the time and realized that it had a built in ethernet switch. I want to get this to also function as another Wifi hotspot because I have an old PowerMac G4 downstairs that won't connect to the NVG589 for some reason (it says connection timeout). I am guessing that the wifi card in the system may be too old to connect to the modern NVG589. So, I need the 2 extra ethernet ports and another Wifi hotspot from this setup. I have tried multiple things to get this to work. The closest way I could get it to work was when I plugged an ethernet cable from the LAN port on the WRT54G to port on the back of the NVG589. I then plugged the TV box ethernet cable I had to disconnect into the second LAN port on the WRT54G as well as plugging my Xbox 360 into the 3rd LAN port and my computer into the 4th LAN port. This worked great for the TV box and the Xbox 360. However, the computer's ethernet connection ran very slow and the WIfi from the WRT54G was very slow as well. The Wifi from the NVG589 was slow too. I unhooked that setup and put it back to what it was beforehand. Is there anyone that knows of a flawless way of setting this up? Any articles someone can link me to? I've heard of bridging the NVG589...would that help me? How exactly would I do that? Please HELP. I have attached pics. On the back of the NVG589 - green ethernet is the DSL cable, both white ethernet cables along with the black one are TV boxes and the yellow ethernet cable is the VAP 2500. Thanks! Ya, the install tech must have been sleeping or texting or something during training.... or it's possible he misunderstood you and thought your were talking about needing extra phone ports, which could be accomplished with simple splitters. You were almost where you needed to be with your setup, you just missed some steps. Connect your wired computer only to one of the Linksys' LAN port. With the Linksys powered up press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds (will need toothpick or unfolded paperclip). This will perform a "factory" reset. When the Linksys is fully rebooted, log in to the Linksys. Do not configure the "Internet Connection Type" on the Linksys. Navigate to the "Wireless" section on the Linksys and configure the wireless. Do not use the same SSID (wireless network name) that the NVG589 uses. Save changes. Navigate to the "LAN" configuration on the Linksys and set the routers address to 192.168.1.1 and disable the DHCP Server. Save changes. This step will kick you out of the router. Power down your computer and the Linksys, run an Ethernet cable from a LAN port on the NVG589 to a LAN port on the Linksys, then power up the Linksys, and when it's fully rebooted, power up your computer. You should be good to go at this point. You will want to individually configure your wireless devices to use either the wireless network from the NVG or the wireless network from the Linksys. Otherwise they make keep jumping back and forth between the two, which will degrade performance for that device. You may still notice a slight to moderate performance drop for the wireless on both the NVG and the Linksys because they will be competing for the same wireless airspace along with the VAP2500.
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Please help... Linksys router and Imac help

I just switched to Mac, but I might be returning the Imac and getting a Dell or something because it's getting a little ridiculous.
My IP address on my Linksys router is not being recognized by the airport in my new Imac. It took FOREVER for me to get this to work and now it has crapped out 2 times in the last 4 days. I am about to take this new Mac back to the store and go back to a Dell.
Here is a basic description of what is happening:
When I do a diagnostic test I click on Airport and it is saying that the airport signal is fine (green dots), but it doesn't find the IP address. I select my network name that the Airport is picking up and still nothing. I can even get online by selecting a different wi-fi signal from someone that lives close to me too. It's obviously something with my Linksys router that does not work well with my Mac.
Also, even when my Mac doesn't get online, my Ps3 and 360 both still do so I know it is the computer/router that is the problem.
I try unplugging the router, modem, restarting...etc. but it just seems so wierd that it goes off like that.... It's also very annoying, because then I have to hear from my wife about that we spent $1500 on a computer that won't get online some of the time, when I can still get online on my PS3 and 360.
By the way, when I am not connected to the internet Safari will NOT let me put in the 192.168.1.1 in the address bar to get to my router settings. But I did check them from my PS3 and the "clone my MAC" thing is still enabled.
Apple's software update tells me there's no new software available for my machine, which leaves me with no idea what's causing this or how to fix it.
Any advice, solutions, or tips are greatly appreciated.
Can anyone please help me??? If this is going to be a continuous problem, I am taking the computer back and getting a new Dell or something since we mostly use the computer for the internet functions.
Anybody please help???

Let's double-check your iMac's AirPort settings ...
System Preferences > Network > AirPort
o Location: Automatic
o In the left column, verify that an AirPort option exists. If it does not, click "+" to create one. (Note: If you are unable to create an AirPort configuration, the AirPort card in your computer either doesn't exist or it is not recognized.)
o Verify that AirPort is "On." Click "Turn AirPort On" button if not.
o Ask to join new networks: (enabled)
o Show AirPort status in menu bar: (enabled)
Systems Preferences > Network > AirPort > Advanced
AirPort tab
o Remember any network this computer has joined: (enabled)
o Disconnect from wireless networks when logging out: (enabled)
o Require Administrator password to control AirPort: (disabled)
TCP/IP tab
o Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
o Configure IPv6: Off
DNS tab
o DNS Servers: <if required, add your desired DNS server IP address(es) here>
o Search Domains: <if required, add your desired DNS Search Domain(s) here>
WINS tab
o Enter desired WINS info or leave the defaults
AppleTalk tab
o Make AppleTalk Active: (disabled)
802.11X tab
o Enter desired 802.11X info or leave the defaults
Proxies tab
o Enter the desired Proxies info or leave the defaults
If you connect your iMac directly, using an Ethernet cable, to one of the LAN ports on your Linksys router, can it access the Internet now?

Linksys WRT610N V2 problem please help me

i have Linksys WRT610N V2
now i got problem the power light flashing still keep
cannot use but wifi and wan and lan no light but 1 light power only still keep power flashing blinking no stable why
how to fix please help me
now i using adsl modem direct connected i using linksys am300 adsl modem

Your firmware is corrupt with a flashing power light. Follow one of these two to restore your router.
http://www.savemondo.com/2008/11/21/how-to-unbrick-a-linksys-router/
or
http://www.lancelhoff.com/how-to-fix-a-bricked-linksys-router/

PLEASE HELP i have trouble with WRT54G port forwarding with linksys

Hello guys, i play a game called populous, and since im on a router i cannot host the game, when i used to have a d-link all i would do is have to set up the port to my ip with the udp. but ever since i have swiched to linksys that doesnt work, the ip on my portforwaring is the same as the one on my computer the port is correct and the udp is set, i also have no fire walls on and it still doesnt make a differance, Someone in the game suggested that there is a local ip i need to get? is that true or is there another setting i need to set up in my router page?
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN <3<3 thanks
Message Edited by Curtman on 09-07-2007 12:04 PM

Yes that happens if you write replies to your own posts. Many regulars here only answer their "own" topics (i.e. to which they have answered before) and new ones which don't have replies, yet. If you write a reply to your own topic chances are your are not read unless during some random browsing...
Regarding your problem it is impossible to say anything unless you give the exact settings you have on your router. Please post the full settings you have for port forwardings, port triggering and DMZ. If you have UPnP forwarding in your router (I don't think you have) post those settings, too.
Otherwise I suggest this checklist for troubleshooting port forwardings.

Ichat with linksys Befsr41 problems please help

hi
i just got a linksys router model BEFSR41 and i cant get Ichat to work. i keep getting an error message that says "i did not respond", blah blah blah,. I have seen many post on the net but none that could give a clear way of showing me what to do with the router.
please help. i am running system 10.4.8 and the router is connected to a motorola cable modem. i use comcast high speed cable.
any help would greatly be appreciated.
thank you
John
power mac g5 dual 2 gig Mac OS X (10.4.8)

This chap has emailed me as well
The answer was:
Hi John,
If the Motorola is in Bridge mode (passes the public IP to the Linksys) then the Linksys can be left doing DHCP.
The Linksys is going to have to have the port open for iChat and AIM for the PC if that is what you are doing.
This page http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Linksys/BEFSR41-v3-v4-v5/ iChat.htm tells you how to access the Linksys.
Looking at the pics it has UPnP (Use the one in Administration) This will save you having to open any ports by any other method.
(not to mention that the ports listed for Port Forwarding on this site are wrong in iChat8 as they call it)
UPnP will allow all the Apps on all the computers to pen the ports as they need them. It is just an Enable/ Disable setting in Administration
On the Set Up page you will find the MTU setting. Try setting this to 1492 rather than the default 1500
On the Set Up page you will find the spot to disable DHCP. This will then mean setting Static addresses on the computers.
On the Mac it is done in System Preferences > Network
Go here and then Built-in Ethernet in the second drop down.
Go to the TCP/IP tab
In here as default, it will be set to Using DHCP and have the other details filled in. Make a note of these before turning Off DHCP in the Linksys
Change the drop down that read Using DHCP to Manual.
You will now have to fill in the text fields.
The computer can be 192.168.1.xxx where xxx is anything between ,2 and 255 (the Linksys itself is .1)
The Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
The DNS will be whatever you have now.
The "router" is 192.168.1.1 as it is now.
Repeat for other Mac but add a different last number for the IP 192.168.1.3 for example
On the XP machine it is done buy changing the Properties in the Network Connection.
Go to Start > Control Panels
Pick out the Network Services one
Click on the one that is for the LAN network
Right click or use the Properties Button
Change as the mac was done. the last number of the Computer's IP will need to avoid the numbers for the Macs and router.
If the Motorola is in bridge mode it is easy enough to leave the Linksys doing DHCP and UPnP.
Also
On the Macs make sure System Preferences > Quicktime > Streaming tab has the drop down set to your Connection download speed.
Check in iChat > Preferences > Video section > Bandwidth Limit drop down that it is set to NONE.
If it still does not work try this:
Go to iChat > Preferences > Accounts.
Make sure you are logged out of AIM.
Go to the Server Setting tab
Change the 5190 port to 443
These are the most common things to check at your end.
10:53 PM Monday; December 4, 2006

JUST BOUGHT WRT54G LINKSYS ROUTER, NEED HELP WITH SET UP PLEASE!

I've tried everything to get my WRT54G to work but no matter what I do I can't get past step ten on the CD. It asks for my password and when i type and confirm type it then press next it comes up with, Router Configuration Error. Would you like to try again?
I've been stuck at this for over two hours now, please help me
Madi-Liu

I had the same problem this past weekend. The CD is the problem. It is much easier to go to www.linksys.com/connect and first update the firmware (if applicable), and then use the EasyLink Connect tool. I works very well.
Good luck,
Mike

WPS push button on the Linksys WRT610N router does not work. Please help.

Hi,
I am facing problems of the WPS Push Button on the Linksys WRT610N version 2.0 router which has stopped working. I don't see the Blue LED blinking. The WPS button no more works on the router. It was working before. I did a firmware upgrade. Could this be the cause?
Please help me in solving this issue at the earliest.
Leo.

when you reset the router, did you notice that your network name changed?
also check the settings on the router if the wps is enabled.
with a computer wired to the router, are you able to go online?
follow the instructions in this page to setup wps
to connect another computer to the network, follow the instructions here

I have bricked my Linksys 1900AC router -- please help

I installed the custom openwrt image by using the web interface and everything worked as advertised. Then I downloaded the 450MB source and build a fresh image on my Mac using the options speciifed. I then flashed the new image and now nothing works, I cannot ping or telnet or ssh to 192.168.200.1. My router is a brick , only the system light goes on and the ethernet port light.
I tried everything to unbrick my Linksys, but nothing works.
I press the recessed red color reset button for even 2 minutes, the system light does not blink.
I turn the router on and off quickly 3/4 times, nothing happens.
I tried the 30:60:30 rule multiple times, nothing happens.
Finally I prayed and repeted everything that people have said on forum posts , nothing helps.
Please, please help....

With the OpenWRT CC build I don't think the reset button is implemented yet.
Please remember to Kudo those that help you.
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Ok i have a linksys WRT54G 2 and im having trouble sharing my media please help

ok i set my pc to share media with my ps3/360 and it works fine but only when i plug my laptop into the router instead of connecting it wirelessly. if i connect it wirelessly my 350 and ps3 cant see my laptop but my laptop can still see them. i really like watching my videos on tv instead of computer and plugging this in whenever i need to do that is not an option please help. o and im not sure if it matters but im in vista.

Try this and this link and check if you are able to resolve the issue.

DONT WORK PLEASE HELP

Ok I bought it installed it used online chat and then they called. I cant understand what they are saying on the phone I speak English. Have bad hearing and just couldnt understand half the words so here we go.I have a linksys wmp54g - wre54g live in a apartment and do not have access to router use a cantenna super antenna. I get a signal of nothing to 12 mbps at best so got the wre54g ver2 to try to get a better signal. Now when I hooked it up I got 2 networks shown in my profile section and can connect to the web. No signal boost as of yet. The expander shows 2 blue lights indicating a lock on a router that says it is a linksys channel 6 2.437 ghz infrastructure disabled auto 192.168.1.102 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 68.87.85.98 enabled 00-16-B6-D7-AB-71 I try to load the software every way I can think of what happens is it boots the connection right before it looks for a connection then says you are not connected to a wireless system what the hell? Yes I know how to enable in wzc or in linksys dosnt work try to use the addy bar with 192.168.1.240 times out wont load page My pc cant see the expander but the connection works the expander sees the router when it is in the back room but not my pc and yes I have reset it. Set it up next to my pc then it didnt see the router or the pc. Im at a loss and I know a little about doing this stuff maybe enough to mess something up so please help. And last this is a new unit that I bought on ebay

try pinging range expander and router from the same computer, if it doesn't gives any reply or timed out...try other computer and try pinging R.E. and router, let me know the results.

I have problem with my wifi in 4 S, i cant connect to any wifi itried resetting network setting and reset all setting but the result was the same, its only keeps searching for wifi and cant find any, itried to use OTHER but also didnt work.please help me

i have problem with my wifi in 4 S, i cant connect to any wifi itried resetting network setting and reset all setting but the result was the same, its only keeps searching for wifi and cant find any, itried to use OTHER but also didnt work.please help me???

If Join was on then your home wi-fi must be set to Non-Broadcast. If you did not set this up (maybe your provider did) then you will need to find the Network Name they used, and any password they used. The SSID is Security Set ID and to see more try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSID . Basically it is the name used to identify your router/network. A lot of times the installer will leave it set as LinkSys, or Broadcom or whatever the manufacturer set it as for default. Your best bet is to get whoever installed it to walk you through how they set it up, giving you id's and passwords so you can get in. HOWEVER, if you are not comfortable with this (if you set security wrong, etc.) you would be well ahead of the game to hire a local computer tech (networking) to get this working for you. You can also contact the vendor of your router and get help (if it is still in warranty), or at least get copies of the manuals as pdf files. Sorry I can't give you more help, I hope this gives you an idea where to go from here to find more.

Cant connect with a PC please help trying to do Christmas CHAT.

Mac is set up with ISIGHT/ICHAT
PC is set up with LOGICTECH Quickcam Fusion/AOL Instant messenger.
So we can text message and we can even do an audio chat. But when it comes to Video it does not go through. When I(the mac) invite the PC, the PC sees the invitation and will accept. My window will even say that it has started the video chat but I cant see them, only myself.
When they invite me I never get the invitation and they just sit on there side.
They are in a hotel...could this be a factor with some firewall.
Any ideas. Please help. We are trying to set this up to video chat with my father for Christmas. four days to go.
thanks jack

Hi bibbo,
Ok Networking basics 101
DHCP. Dynamic hosting by a networking device.
This can be the ISP server, your modem or a router if you have one as well. As both Macs and PCs can "Share this internet Connection" then technically then can be (do this) as well.
Lets presume that you have just a modem and your computer.
Lets presume you Mac is in default settings where it expects to use - or have sent to it - an IP from a DHCP server.
You can look this up on a Mac.
Go to System Preferences > Network.
In the second drop down select the connection method you are using to the modem (built in Ethernet or Airport for wireless).
Then click on the TCP/IP tab.
This should have a drop down that will confirm it is "Using DHCP"
This will mean that it is.
The type of IP shown under that will say if the modem is in bridge mode (by showing a Public IP) or a local private IP.
How to tell ?
Local devices start with certain numbers
192.168.xxx.xxx
10.xxx.xxx.xxx
172.16.xxx.xxx - 172.32.xxx.xxx
Further down the same info screen is the DNS server info if added
And the "router" IP.
This "Router" IP is the IP of the modem if it fits in to one of those three groups above.
If it shows the same number at the top spot as when you go here then the device is in Bridge mode and it is allowing the ISP issued IP to come through to your computer.
Tell us the info you see in this part of System preferences.
<hr>
Next.
The "ROUTER" IP if in a Local number as shown above is likely to be the default for accessing it's set up pages in a web browser.
A Linksys modem is likely to be 192.168.1.1
A Netgear is likely to be 192.168.0.1
This page is likely to be helpful if you device is listed.
IF it is click on it.
On the next page click on iChat.
This will tell you the defaults (if they have not been changed) to use.
It will go on to ell you how to set Port Forwarding.
DO NOT DO THAT AT THIS STAGE.
Tell us what you can find out.
Is there anything in the Port Forward settings ?
Does the device have UPnP in any of the menus ? and is it Enabled ?
Does it have Port Triggering as an option and is anything set there ?
<hr>
Re 1)
Back on the Mac go to System Preferences > Sharing
In here you will find the Firewall tab.
Click on It.
Does it say it is on ?
In the list are the Presets which may have ticks next to them (Even if the Firewall is Off) due to thinks set in the Services tab.
There is no Preset for the iChat login port, the AV ports or the Jabber ports. (there is a hangover preset from panther for Bonjour but the ports are on the wrong protocol and it misses one)
If the Firewall is On and you have not set the ports then you will need to.
The Instructions are here at the second pic.
Re NAT.
NAT is Network Address Translation.
It is the way your modem tells what data goes to which IP that is in use on the LAN it is controlling if it is the DHCP server. (it can also do it if you are Static i.e. No DHCP server and Manually given IPs).
Some devices like an Apple Airport Base Station NAT all data and do not require you to point it anywhere.
Most devices require that you point the data in some sort of way.
Port Forwarding is the oldest and most common.
This requires that you state which port the data should arrive on from the ISP side and which port is should go to on the LAN side listing an IP do go as well.
Generally this means that a port (say 5190 for iChat) can only be open for one IP (hopefully your computer).
Port Triggering also uses NAT.
DMZ (Demiltarised Zone) is an extreme form of Port Forwading that opens all the ports to one IP address but still uses NAT.
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play does not use NAT.
Read the whole of my page 4 for more info and guides on where to look.
10:41 PM Wednesday; December 27, 2006

Please help me if i should get an airport for my situation or not?

      i have a modem thats connected to a pc (i cant move it anywhere) on the first floor and a wireless adapter thats connected to another pc on the lower floor. we all depend on that one modem thats on the first floor so to let the pc on the lower floor to connect to the wifi, we got a router. (everything is all good) but if i get an imac and place it on the first floor which is closer to the modem will it connect to the wifi normally like any laptop or iphone? or should i get an airport or maybe a wireless adapter so it connects to the wifi?
       PLEASE HELP IM GETTING AN IMAC SOON AND I HAVE TO KNOW!
thank you,
              mariam

oh and airport can connet normally to windows right?
Yes.
You don't have to get an AirPort Base Station, but I learned the hard way that they work better than cheaper alternatives, especially in a mixed Mac / Windows / iOS device environment. They're also very secure from malicous outside intrusion, which has recently become a serious problem for people using Linksys routers.
You will need to configure it with an iMac or an iPhone, not with the Windows PC, so get the iMac first.

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