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Configured my ADSL modem, lost my IP...

Hello.

I have an Alcatel ADSL modem. I've recently configured it to use PPP, so it is always connected to my ISP provider without any need to run dialup on my pc (XP pro).

I have a static IP, and since I've re-configured my modem, the IP went to the modem, and the modem gave me an internal IP address. The problem is that I have a ftp and mail server, and no one can connect to them right now, since they get to the IP and it's the modem.

I guess this is a problem that can be fixed by configuration, but I don't know how to do that.
Any help?

Thanks.

stevenlewis

You need to forward the port(s) to your internal ip
ports 21 and 110
I'm not sure how to do it on your particular modem, but it should be in the manual

blumley

What version of modem is it? You are obviously using one-to-one NAT (Network address translation). Your options are manifold:

a) Utilize IP/Port Forwarding to forward specific ports from your WAN address to your LAN address.

b) If your modem has a DMZ function, you can place the computer in the DMZ and all traffic should be forwarded.

c) Turn NAT off. Since you only have one static IP, this means you're only going to be able to use one PC. However, it looks like you're saying that's all you're working with anyway.

If you'll let us know which modem you have, I'm sure we can provide step-by-step directions.

blumley

I'd also like to add that dependent on your modem model, utilizing PPP does not necessarily mean it is always on. Make sure you don't have it turned to On-Demand. If you do, it's only going to authenticate when your PC is trying to pass traffic to the WAN.

newsboi

Here is how i do it:

create a dns pointer to your ip address something that is easy to remember. eg: mail.yourcompany.com

then configure your modem to forward port 25 (smtp) and 110 (pop3) to your mail server.

point your users mail clients to the friendly dns name and it should all work fine.

Cheers

Cameron

binary64

You might be able to get your IP, by using a friends computer with internet access, go to his Start menu, run, "command", then type "ping mail.yourcompany.com" where mail.yourcompany.com is the address of either your ftp or mail server that your gave to other people.

Then the ping will print IP address, so you can use that number at your home.

If that doesn't work, I would configure your DMZ value on your router to point to your internal LAN address of the mail/ftp server.

yronnen

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My modem is an Alcatel Speed Touch Pro. Ver. 8706.
Software build 231...

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yronnen

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blumley, this is exactly what i did. I've also upgraded to 510 and saw the list of forwarded ports in the list on the web interface.

However, it still does not work. I've configured ports 110 and 25 but it's not working. It did work before configuring the modem this way.

I also typed the list command from the telnet interface and saw my configuration to the nat.

Any ideas?

11ods

blumley

could you help me out in this question:

http://oldlook.experts-exchange.com/questions/20786019/A-router-A-webserver-And-NAT.html

Thanks !