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Actiontec router port in use after software restart....need some help please

I am using Windows Media Encoder to stream video from a web cam through my Actiontec M1424-WR RevC router. Problem I am having is when I shut down the camera for the evening and then start it back up in the morning, I get a message that says the port is in use...try another port. I then have to reassign a different port. This causes issues because I then have to inform those that want to view the scene of the new port number.

Anyone know how to get around this anamoly?

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Provider7

You probably have to set up a static ip on the computer then set up the router to port forward to that static ip... Have you tried this?

Setting up a static ip CLICK HERE

Setting up Port Forwarding on Actiontec CLICK HERE

Reason for Static Ip is needed CLICK HERE

Mortalis1

Yes, I have assigned the computer a static address.

Everything works, it's just that I dont want to have to reboot the router everytime I restart the encoder program to stream the video.

Message Edited by Mortalis on 02-11-2009 09:16 AM

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