Cisco SOHO 91 - Static IP (DHCP) and Mac Cloning

[Cyan]

Newb Cisco SOHO 91
Hello, given many recommendations, I went with a Cisco SOHO 91 for my home network. I've managed to get into the router with HyperTerminal (took me 5 hours to figure out how to get the default username). I'm ready to make some changes.

1: Static IPs. Previously on my Linksys "router" I was able to assign computers static IP's through windows TCP/IP Protocol (as per this aticle http://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?t=73799), as a fail safe, I could use the routers default gateway 192.168.1.1 As a DNS Server, so that if my IP address changed from my ISP (the DNS changes along with it) I wouldn't have to go through the house and re-setup each computer. I can't seem to do this anymore. So, is there something 'extra' I need to do to have this capability - or - Can I make the router always give the same IP to each computer from its end.

2: I need to forward around 119 Ports, all from the same range (TCP), is there an easier way to do this than one at a time through the CRWS? How do I input port forwarding from HyperTerminal?

3: Does the Router support Mac Address cloning? how would I do this from HyperTerminal if so. And If no, does it have a built in Mac Address - and is there a way to change it?

I've been fishing around in Ciscos Technical documents on the website, I've got a lot of printouts to read, But I havent found solutions to those particular problems.

I really appreciate any help. :thumb:

[YeOldeStonecat]

1: Static IPs. Previously on my Linksys "router" I was able to assign computers static IP's through windows TCP/IP Protocol (as per this aticle http://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?t=73799), as a fail safe, I could use the routers default gateway 192.168.1.1 As a DNS Server, so that if my IP address changed from my ISP (the DNS changes along with it) I wouldn't have to go through the house and re-setup each computer. I can't seem to do this anymore. So, is there something 'extra' I need to do to have this capability - or - Can I make the router always give the same IP to each computer from its end.

What do you mean "I can't seem to do this anymore"? You should still be able to do it, just reconfigure the TCP on each workstation to match the LAN IP setup of the router. Or.....reconfigure the router so it's LAN setup matches the 192.168.1.1 scheme that the Linky had. You'll need to reconfigure one workstation to match the default IP of the Cisco for a brief bit though.

Article on static LAN IPs behind a router:
http://www.speedguide.net/read_articles.php?id=177

[Cyan]

What do you mean "I can't seem to do this anymore"? You should still be able to do it, just reconfigure the TCP on each workstation to match the LAN IP setup of the router. Or.....reconfigure the router so it's LAN setup matches the 192.168.1.1 scheme that the Linky had. You'll need to reconfigure one workstation to match the default IP of the Cisco for a brief bit though.

Article on static LAN IPs behind a router:
http://www.speedguide.net/read_articles.php?id=177


I meant to link that article in my original post, sorry bout that. I followed those instructions, I have the Routers IP address as the Default DNS server, I setup my computer's gateway to the same IP with the correct subnet mask. I can get on my network, and I can log onto the router, I cannot access the internet, its just not giving me that connection, If I put the DNS servers that my ISP gives me, then I can access the internet.

edit: I misspelled correct, Ironic isn't it...