There are three connections from me to my gateway. First is the stock wireless network adapter, then is the bluetooth network adapter, the lastly is the LAN connection. I use the LAN connection. When I port forward, three computers show up in the %26quot;select a computer%26quot; drop down box. They are all listed the same as my name. I do not want to port forward three times, so I need to know how to change the name of my LAN connection so that I can find the correct PC on the drop-down box.Computer Name+ port forwarding confusion?
I'm guessing you are using a router made by 2-wire? Sounds about how they work. You should also see, near your computer name in port forwarding, a set of numbers. (00-25-d5-12-dc-1a). If you do, that is your MAC address for each wireless adapter. To find the one for your LAN connection:
Find your LAN IP address
Go to Start | Run and type cmd
Then type: ping %26quot;ipaddress%26quot; where %26quot;ipaddress%26quot; is the IP you got earlier
After the ping, type arp -a
In the table it returns you should see your IP next to your MAC.
If this doesn't work, go to Start | Control Panel | Network Connections
Disable both your wireless and bluetooth connections by right clicking and choosing %26quot;Disable%26quot;
Then in your router you should only see your LAN connection
When done port forwarding, go back to Network Connections and enable wireless and bluetooth.
