How to set up your router for WinMX
Routers can be seperate pieces of hardware or integrated into a modem. They can be used to share an internet connection with several computers and also add an extra layer of security between your computer and the internet.
A simple way to check if you have a router or a modem with a built in router functions is to do the following:
1. Click Start
2. Click Run (Under All Programs in Windows Vista)
3. Type cmd and click OK
4. In the new command window type ipconfig and press enter.
5. Information will be shown concerning your local area connection. Look for the entry called IP Address.
6. If the IP address is in any of the following ranges it is considered a private address which are reserved for use on internal networks. In most residential situaitions this would usually indicate the presence of a router; however there are some other possibilites so it is best to check your user manual for confirmation.
10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255
172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255
192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
How to set up your firewall for WinMX
In order for WinMX to fully function it requires internet access. If you have a software firewall installed on your computer it may block WinMX from accessing the Internet. Pick your firewall from the list below for detailed instructions on how to configure it for WinMX.