pingtest.net packet loss test will not run on my router?

[dirtydog]

Can anyone help me get this working please?

DG834GT, the packet loss test doesn't work, presumably because the router is blocking incoming connections.



I can rule out any problem with my computer such as Java not working properly, because the packet loss test does complete if I use a different router.

I have tried:

Adding a new firewall rule where I allow ALL incoming connections on UDP/TCP on ports 1-65535.

In WAN setup, I ticked both of these and applied:

Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection

Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port


Still no go. What else can I do?

 

[dirtydog]

I tried it in Firefox and IE8. I doubt it makes any difference. It is obviously the router blocking the test, not anything within Windows.

 

[dirtydog]

I thought some of the gurus on here would have more ideas TBH - I bet several people here have Netgear routers.

 

[dirtydog]

Look in your router config.

WAN Setup at the side
"Disable SIP ALG" try checking the box/unchecking it

Just tried this and made no difference

and also
"Enable ICMP packets support " Try turning that one.

Is that meant to be in WAN Setup as well? It isn't there on mine

 

[dirtydog]

Here is what I have:

I have tried all of those in various combinations and it's no go.

 

[dirtydog]

The Disable SIP ALG makes mine pass the packetloss test, it takes a couple of mins to take effect it seems.

Have you tried rebooting the router after changing the settings?

Aha!



Yes rebooting made it work - although possibly if I had waited long enough it might have worked also, I'll try that too later.

I wonder if it is safe to leave it off all the time? edit - yes a quick google suggests it is safe.