File Transfer With Linksys Router

[Bob Horton]

Hi!

I'm running a LAN behind an 8 port Linksys router. Windows Messenger works
fine, but not for file transfers. Linksys has a dated article about making
Messenger itself work, and there is a MS KB article that is kind-of on
point, but I've used Linksys port triggering (at least the way I think it is
supposed to work; they don't address internal versus external ports in the
settings) with no success. Anyway, I've attempted to open up the ports
mentioned in both articles (just long enough to try to transfer the files),
but no joy. I've tried testing different port combinations on machines
behind the router on my LAN, but still no joy. I may not understand the port
triggering concept, nor how to determine what internal and external ports
need to be opened. I've sent several emails to Linksys with no response.
Any suggestions welcome.

TIA

Bob Horton

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[Fitz]

I also have a Linksys 8 port router. The model is a BEFRS81, firmware
revision 2.44.2 The new Messenger requires UPnP support, and although your
router has the option to enable it, it requires a firmware upgrade to work
correctly. I upgraded mine, after which file transfer, voice comm, etc all
work with no problems. I am not using port forwarding, DMZ, or any special
features.

If this is the same model you are using and would like to know the exact
settings I am using, email me and I will send screenshots of the config menu
settings.

Fitz