I know a lot of us complain bout lag issues in WoW such as latency 700+ & above...
de only way i no dat can fix dis problem is to change ip address since v r using dynamic ip...

however, this can be pain due to de fact dat u need 2 reconnect and disconnect by resetting ur modem all the time jus 2 change ip and dat lead 2 destruction of ur modem...

if u guys got any other way dat can change ip address w/out havin 2 go all de trouble 2 reset the modem jus 2 change ip... do post in ur replies...

thnx...

P/S: do mention router procedures if u guys r connected 2 router...

I use the ZTE 831 modem that everyone complains about it. Had it since 2003 so it's the older generation (supposedly tougher than the newer ones now). PC is always on unless black out. Connected to a surge protector. Been redialing to get onto fast IPs. No problems so far. Amazing considering that modem has never been powered off for days on end unless no choice.

In any case, WoW will force you to change IPs anyways. There are times when a few days later, I can't log into WoW until my IP changes.

1. Set modem to function as a router so that it auto-dials when line is dropped. Set inside the modem via browser. Only do this once is enough.
2. Dial-up to streamyx using Windows Broadband Dialer. If need to change IP, just disconnect and reconnect.
3. Power off, unplug and plug in network cables to modem if step 2 doesn't work. Repeat step 2.
4. Reset modem by using pin to press a little small hole. Do this when you're disconnected from streamyx. Hold I think for 3 blinking lights. Might have to cehck your settings from step 1 but shouldn't go missing as this is only resetting the IP, not the settings.

Used to have that ZTE 831 as my main modem/router. Isn't sticking the pin into the hole resetting it to factory default?

Anyway, for the OP, set your modem to a router is the easiest, unless you plan to have your PC on all the time to do bridge connections via Windows. Once set as router, you just have to go in via your browser, and disconnect/reconnect using the GUI. No need to power cycle, or mess with cables at all

That's what I thought too but having done that so many times, the settings are still there? Unless I'm not resetting it right.

Which is actually more than likely to happen.

1st of all... u need a broadband connection, and also u need to hav a NON-ROUTER modem.How to know if it's a router or not? YOU SHOULD KNOW WHAT U BEEN TOYING AROUND WITH.

next....do not whine about the file is no longer uploaded...here is a way...

below is a script(credit to megablue) made to do this wonderful thing.ALL u need to do is... open your NOTEPAD, Copy the whole codes below, and PASTE is inside ur notepad.

NEXT, go to FILE>SAVE AS : save it as ---> Connect.vbs

Dont ask me why, just do what i asked u to.

once done....disconnect ur internet connection...think of a way to go AFK(it might takes a very long time,good things come in small packages,okay?)

FAQ:-


Julie : WTF the screen pops in and out! im so confused!!
[Krovaxq] : that is exactly what the script is for...it will automatically connect/disconnect until u get 218 ip.

Maria : Hey...im so freakin' pissed! its been 3 hours, i cant get 218 still! Yet i dont know how to friggin turn it off!
[Krovaxq] : Well, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete(Windows task manager) and go to [Process] tab... then RIGHT CLICK wscript.exe application, END the process.Simple

Roshan : Hey...that thing suddenly stopped! does that means im on 218 ip already?
[Krovaxq] : Dude,chill..most of the time,yeah.But there is a glitch,that makes ur connection online,but in rare cases, u arent gettin 218...so what u do when u already hav the connection on and the connect.vbs stop spamming(means ure connected to 218) go to WWW.PORTFORWARD.COM and check ur IP address, if its 218,ure good to go...if its 219/60.xxx.xxx. ... u gotta disconnect again n open Connect.vbs again.Dont ask me why, it happened alot to me...n i dont whine but retry.

<<Always check ur ip address at portforward.com to ensure u get what u want>>

BELOW IS THE CODES U NEED TO PASTE AS BEEN TOLD...


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'Script to auto connect/disconnect until you get the ip within a range that specified by you.

TempFileName="c:ips.txt" 'Any temporary location
IPInString = "218.208" 'String to search for
IPNumber = "218." 'Beginning of IP to search for.
ConnectionName = "StreamyX" 'the name of your StreamyX connection
UserName = "STREAMYX ID@streamyx" 'replace with your NETWORK ID
Password = "mypassword" 'replace with your NETWORK PASSWORD

'---------------------------------------------------------------------
sFlag = 0
Const ForReading = 1, ForWriting = 2, ForAppending = 3
Set oFileSystem = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set oShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
oShell.Run "%comspec% /c rasdial.exe " & ConnectionName & " /Disconnect"
Do While sFlag <> 1
oShell.Run "%comspec% /c rasdial.exe " & ConnectionName & " " & UserName & " " & Password,2,true
oShell.Run "%comspec% /c ipconfig.exe > " & TempFileName,2,true 'line 10
Set oFile = oFileSystem.OpenTextFile(TempFileName, ForReading)
'Search for IPs and check if in right domain
Do While oFile.AtEndOfStream <> True
sIPAddress = oFile.ReadLine 'Read line of temporary file
If Instr(sIPAddress,IPInString) <>0 then 'Find line start with IP Address
ColonPos = Instr(21,sIPAddress,":") 'Find position of colon
sIPAddress = Mid(sIPAddress,ColonPos+2) 'Extract IP portion
If Trim(Left(sIPAddress,Len(IPNumber))) = IPNumber then 'Check of right IP
sFlag = 1 'Found good IP so set flag
exit do
End If
End If
Loop 'Look for next IP
If sFlag = 0 then
oShell.Run "%comspec% /c rasdial.exe " & ConnectionName & " /Disconnect"
oShell.Run "ping.exe -n 3 127.0.0.1", 0, True
End If
Loop
If sFlag = 1 then 'Found good IP so process route table
oFile.Close
set oFile=nothing

'Delete temporary file.
oFileSystem.DeleteFile TempFileName,true

'Cleanup
set oTXTFile=nothing
set oFileSystem=nothing
set oShell = nothing

end if


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Copy from 'Script....blablabla..... until ....end if.

Paste in notepad and save as Connect.vbs

BEFORE you save.... change ur dialer to StreamyX (please stick to the default ladies...) change ur Streamyx ID as shown in the column, and ur PASSWORD...then u may save it and use it.


Im doing this because i dowan makan alone, i happy..let other ppl happy also.ok ma? Whoever is thanking me...thank megablue...im jz a messenger

I think this will help many people....enjoy 218 ~~

p/s : u may play around the IP to look for thingy, put in the number taht suits ur area

enjoy 218 ~ people ... FOR THE HORDE !!!!

making fun of ladies doesn't mean that men are not struggling too besides, we were all ignorant once upon a time, even you.

a helpful post if you could help to be more clear a bit on :

-where to save the script file
-how to set the route settings so that it turns on the script file. suggest a link to the relevant post in the Network and Broadband forum.
-possible to ask ppl to change which setting for the IP they want. not all locations in malaysia can connect to 218.*.*.*

also, a word of caution to those wanting to try this out. with streamyx, if you redial too often and too frequently, the "node" (using their terminology but not understanding it too well) you're connecting too might get blocked. to overcome this, you'll need to call Streamyx Helpline and get them to unblock that node. just lie to them and say that you've done all the troubleshooting so that they can log a problem log.

"node getting blocked" doesn't happen that often these days but in the past when streamyx first started out, it happened quite a lot. else, set a time-delay when reconnecting, say about 20-30 secs. that may help but it may still happen.

This post has been edited by myremi: Feb 12 2007, 10:45 AM

I did a tracert earlier this morning...see that lag on the first hop? Isn't that due to the traffic shaping? Cause I used to get over 600ms at the final hop but the game is more playable than its now even if its 238ms on the outlook.

Tracing route to us.logon.worldofwarcraft.com [12.129.224.112]
over a maximum of 30 hops:

1 * * * Request timed out.
2 224 ms 231 ms 173 ms 219.93.218.177
3 18 ms 17 ms 28 ms 219.93.216.109
4 17 ms 17 ms 28 ms 210.187.133.83
5 19 ms 17 ms 17 ms 58.27.124.50
6 18 ms 17 ms 17 ms 219.93.174.67
7 226 ms 219 ms 253 ms 12.118.124.97
8 222 ms 221 ms 221 ms tbr1-p012101.la2ca.ip.att.net [12.122.2.250]
9 220 ms 219 ms 219 ms 12.127.3.185
10 222 ms 221 ms 221 ms 12.122.255.74
11 238 ms 219 ms 219 ms mdf001c7613r0003-gig-10-1.lax1.attens.net [12.12
9.193.242]

haf u guys ever tried following procedures in www.portforward.com to port forward to WoW?

can some of u guys testify de results to those of u who haf actually gone thru it... izzit really worth de port forwarding? or mite as well use de manual way 2 get 2 218.xxx.xxx.xxx?

i dun wanna risk destroying my entire network... jus 4 WoW... ><"

never tried that in portforward.com .

although speedy connections are quaranteed after a thunderstorm. all pcs are disconnected so going to be superfast.

I thought portfoward is automatic already.
The moment you installed WOW and run in for the 1st time, windows will show a popup whether you wanna Block or Unblock connection for the game.
After clicking unblock, it is already portfoward. You can go firewall settings and check the portnumber if you don't believe.

i not too sure bout dat...
but definetely 2 get static ip for WoW... is not worth...
cos seriously u'll risk not being able 2 connect 2 internet 1 day...
u'll b forced 2 change another static ip wen de time comes...
whether port forward or not...
kena dat b4...

so i rather do de manual way yet safer... on/off modem till i get my 218.111.***.***

Technically, you do not have to portforward, as the connection is initiated by your end in NAT if you're behind a router. It's usually needed when you want to allow Incoming connections to your machine from the outside world, hence useful for the Blizz downloader (due to based on torrent tech) or hosting things etc etc.

Of course, there are exceptions to this, but generally, you won't need it.

I've been trying 45mins to get 218.XXX ip SIGH!

try after a thunderstorm. usually works for me.

getting 218.111.***.*** is exactly like goin fishing...
2 get dat ip... u need patience... jus like u r waitin 4 de big salmon fish 2 bite...

i tried gettin dat ip for de past days... now i got it... wanna use it till de time where i'm forced 2 change ip again...

what if i don't have a modem
like a penangfon user>_<