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no one can see my games on nwn because of my router. I found out that I need to change to a static ip address. My problem is while I'm trying to change it I need to find out my dns server. I have already typed in cmd and ipconfig /all. My dns is the same as my default gateway and the site tells me that if it shows as the same then its not my real dns. If I continue changing my ip without my real dns server number I won't be able to browse the internet. The site suggests that I need to log into my router's web interface and look at my router's status. I have done extensive searches on my window's explorer searching under my router's name and code and I get nothing. My dad is to old fashioned to help me he tells me not to mess with the computer, but I'm bored and I want to host a game for people. If I call my ISP for the dns server code they might not give me the answer since its under my dad's name, or they could even inform him. How would you suggest I handle this situation?
Dns server is the same as Default Gateway?
It has nothing to do with a static IP address, you need to forward whatever game port you're using to the computer you're going to be hosting the game on.
A DNS server is NOT a default gateway, it's the system that changes domain names (like yahoo.com) into ip addresses like 68.2.16.30.
To forward a port, you're going to need to connect to the router, and that would be your default gateway. To do that, run ipconfig again and put that IP address in your browser (i.e. Internet explorer, firefox, safari, Opera, netscape). You should be prompted for a password.
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