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Hey there. First of all, thanks in advance to anyone who tries to help out.

Okay so here's the problem. I frequently use online games and download programs like uTorrent and Limewire, and all of a sudden I can't access my router through anymore! Ports which were open seem to have closed so my downloads are crawling and the lag monster has got me!

I really need help, so any advice or ideas would be much appreciated.

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Fast, practical checklist for the common reasons a router’s web console looks unreachable even while the device answers low‑level network checks. Work top-to-bottom: confirm the PC’s local network bindings and gateway, rule out browser/proxy/port issues, confirm the admin port hasn’t been moved or blocked, and verify NAT/forwarding is still pointed at the correct internal IP. ’s reset suggestion is a valid last resort (backup first); ’s software‑firewall angle is also important to verify.

Core information to capture and verify (run these on the XP machine):

ipconfig /all
route print
arp -a
netstat -ano
tasklist /fi "PID eq <pid>"

Confirm the IPv4 address is in the same subnet as the router and the Default Gateway matches the router’s IP. Look for extra adapters (VPN, virtual NICs, wireless+wired) that can change route priority.

Browser / admin‑port checks and quick tests:

  • Try the admin URL with explicit ports (common defaults are :80, :8080, :8443) and try both http and https.
  • Check browser proxy settings and the local hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts for any overrides.
  • From a machine with telnet installed: telnet 192.168.1.1 80 to see whether the HTTP port accepts TCP connections.

Other likely causes and next steps: double‑NAT (cable modem/router ahead of the BT box), admin interface moved or restricted to certain LAN IPs, UPnP/port‑forwarding bound to a changed internal address, or router firmware quirks. For deeper diagnosis capture a short packet trace (Wireshark) to observe ARP and TCP handshakes. Backup the router configuration before a firmware upgrade or factory reset; reapply port forwards to a reserved/static local IP rather than a DHCP lease.

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Member Avatar for Duki

If you don't have a bu-ku of settings, try holding in the reset button on the firewall for 30 seconds or so to restore the system defaults.... then try accessing it through the web panel

Member Avatar for 'Stein

Are you running a software firewall as well?

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I have the basic XP pro firewall on, but the ports are forwarded for that.

I'll give the reset option a go and tell you what happens.

Member Avatar for Krist

Resetting my router didn't work, deactivating my firewall didn't work either.

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Also, when I open CMD and type ping and tracert , both recognize that it's there. I'm using a BT Voyager router, and all its settings come up as they should.

EDIT: Sorry about the triple post.

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