Slow MSN/WLM transfer Speed since wireless router installed.

[joemailey]

Hi I'm Currently using a cable 10MB connection.

When i upgraded to 10MB connection MSN/WLM file transfers were extremly faster than ever before.

I got a wireless router
Netgear WGT624 108Mb 802.11g Wireless Cable/DSL Router

http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=602980

Now My PC isn't using a wireless connection, i have it wired.


PC ethernet
to
Ethernet port of wireless router(1 of 4 ports)
from
router port(WAN)
To
Cable Modem vai Ethernet again.
cable modem to Internet.


Now since then i've had very bad transfers on some occassions you get the message saying "experiencing a slow connection click here to fine out why."

Usually inicates your behind a firewall.

I Don't have the firewall enabled on My wireless router, i use only Windows XP SP2 built in Firewall.


Does anyone no of a way i can fix MSN/WLM transfers?

 

[Nodsu]

You don't have to enable the firewall functionality in the router - it is inherent. You have to forward certain ports to your computer or enable UPnP to allow MSN active file transfers.

 

[joemailey]

i gots some help

from a different forum with link to set up port forwarding
http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Netgear/WGT624/MSN_Messenger.htm