OK, now I'm not stupid. I know how to open a port on a firewall. (namely ZoneAlarm Security Suite) But this one has completely stumped me.

I'm trying to open port 51889 on a computer (mine) so that uTorrent can strut its funky stuff but even after opening it I still get problems. I've tried everything but still, when I check to see if the port is open/forwarded I just get an error.

Help?

is it open on your router as well as your software firewall?

No router at the moment. Connection is as follows:

Internet«»USB Modem«»Computer with ICS«»Laptop (over LAN)

uTorrent is running on the laptop, but I'm using the computer to 'translate' the USB Modem to Ethernet until the new modem I ordered off eBay yesterday arrives.

ZiNgA BuRgA Wrote:http://www.utorrent.com/testport.php?port=51889
^ What does that say?
If there's an error, you need to port forward (most "modems" are routers these days).

That gives an error.

And no, it's just a modem. Nothing more. It's most advanced feature it that I can put a mug of tea on top of it and it will keep it warm.

SchmilK Wrote:windows firewall??

Nope. That's all disabled.

I said warm...

I just get the classic Firefox can't connect message.

Firefox Wrote:Failed to Connect

Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at 192.168.0.1.

Though the site seems valid, the browser was unable to establish a connection.

    * Could the site be temporarily unavailable? Try again later.
    * Are you unable to browse other sites?  Check the computer's network connection.
    * Is your computer or network protected by a firewall or proxy? Incorrect settings can interfere with Web browser.