CONFIGURING YOUR PC TO RUN POPNOTE

Before proceeding, you need to be aware that for 
PopNote to signal properly (that is receive back an 
echo of what you send as well as receive replies from 
the remotes), PopNote requires that two UDP ports 
(54538 and 54539) be allowed to pass traffic in either 
direction through your modem, router and firewall, or 
whatever combination of those you have.  Without
this PopNote will not work properly.

Unblocking restrictions to these two ports can be a 
highly frustrating and daunting task for some users. 
However, IF you have a genuine use for a private 
channel peer to peer IM client like PopNote, the end 
result will be reward enough for the effort you expend.

Things to be aware of:
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Many Modems (DSL and Cable) have built in rudimentary 
firewalls that block most all incoming ports.  These 
firewall can be turned off by accessing the Modems 
setup menu vi your Browser. Check your Modem's manual
for the access IP address.

XP comes with a rudimentary firewall that blocks
incoming ports by default.  It can be turned off.

Most all Routers can be set to either Port Forward 
specific ports on any Node or DMZ any node.  Again, 
you access its setup menu vi your Browser. Check
the Router manual for the access IP address.

If you DMZ the node your PC uses on your router, I 
strongly suggest installing a good software firewall.

For more detailed information and help go to:
http://arc.tzo.com/ham/fix_pn.txt

73,
Mike K5HUM



 





