
Originally Posted by
essbebe
Probably you are on "Dialer" mode
( userID/PW entered in computer window)
Then all ports are open.
192.168.1.2 is your local and adding it in DMZ not needed.
Your antivirus/an timalware applications should be resident programs.
2. If you are on "Always On" PPP/PPPoE mode
( userId/PW entered in WAN page of modem )
Port forwarding options(virtual server/Port triggering) under Advanced Options
NAT may not be available with your model ( BSNL new )
DMZ option not recommended.
( After entering IP in DMZ go to MANAGEMENT menu
and select SAVE REBOOT. Wait for two minutes.
See links below.
Para two:
Reinstalling XP SP3: presume you used Installation cd of MS.
Try tcp/ip optimizer from speedguide.net to maximize speed.