This is a little bat file I made that I use quite a bit on my systems and on customers.

The bat file defrags the C: drive and once it is done then shuts down the system. For some customers I have this scheduled in the windows task scheduler to run at midnight.
They leave their systems on when they leave the office, the system backs up and then at midnight it defrags and shuts down.

Why would you need this? Well besides from the example above here is why I use it. I'm about to head to bed, its late, and so I double click on the bat file, turn off my monitor and go to bed.
My computer will now be defragging and then power off (I turn my system off when I don't use it) So now I don't have to sit and wait for the defrag and it happens while I sleep.

Anyways I thought I would put this little file out for people who could use it and for the geek out there looking for a way of doing something similar and they can use this as an example.

The bat file looks like so:

ECHO PERFORMING DEFRAG...
start /wait %systemroot%\system32\defrag.exe C:

start %systemroot%\system32\SHUTDOWN.exe -s -f -t 30

EXIT

As you can see simple as can be. Enjoy!

-Shane

Actiontec - GT701 (Qwest Firmware)


Port Forwarding Guide
For automatic port forwarding try Simple Port Forwarding

Step 1.

Some routers & modems work best with port forwarding if you have a static local IP.
Manually set your network interface card ( NIC ) to use a static ip address.
You can also download my FREE Simple Static IP tool to set it for you.

Step 2.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 3.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you don't know it you can check our list of default router and modem password list here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 4.

Once logged into your router click on the "Advanced Setup" tab on the top right.

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Step 5.

Click on " Advanced Port Forwarding" along the left hand bottom side menu.

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Step 6.

In the 'IP Port Range' enter the ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

Next select the protocol for the ports.

In the 'IP Address' field put the local IP of the computer the ports will be forwarded to.

Click 'Add'

Repeat this step for all ports.

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Step 7.

Once finished click the 'Apply' button.

All done!

Linksys - BEFSR41 (Linksys Firmware)


Port Triggering Guide

Note: An added benefit of Port Triggering is you do not need to worry about ip addresses.

When using port triggering with applications that don't make outbound connections you can use my free
Port Triggering Initiator to make the connections to trigger the ports for you.

Step 1.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 2.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you don't know it you can check our list of default router and modem password list here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 3.

Once logged into your router click on the "Applications & Gaming" tab.

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Step 4.

Click 'Port Triggering'

Under 'Application' Give your entry a name, it must not be the same as any others on this page.

Under 'Triggered Range' this will be what ports are used to trigger when to open the ports.
In 'Start Port' & 'End Port' enter the trigger ports
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

Under 'Forwarded Range' this will be what ports are to be forwarded.
In 'Start Port' & 'End Port' enter the ports
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

On 'Enable' make sure to check mark it.

Repeat this step for all ports.

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Step 5.

Click 'Save Settings'

All done!

Linksys - BEFSR41 (Linksys Firmware)


Screenshot Database

Some screenshots have small distortions that were used to blur out personal info such as IP addresses and usernames.
(Click on a picture to view its full size.)

Basic Setup	DDNS	Mac Address Clone
Advanced Routing	Filter	VPN Passthrough
Port Forwarding	Port Triggering	UPnP Forwarding
DMZ	QoS	Management
Log	Factory Defaults	Firmware Upgrade
Status - Router	Status - Local Network

Tomato Firmware v1.21 (Tomato Firmware)
Website: http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato


Port Triggering Guide

Note: An added benefit of Port Triggering is you do not need to worry about ip addresses.

When using port triggering with applications that don't make outbound connections you can use my free
Port Triggering Initiator to make the connections to trigger the ports for you.

Step 1.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 2.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you don't know it you can check our list of default router and modem password list here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 3.

Once logged into your router click on "Port Forwarding"

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Step 4.

Under 'Port Forwarding' choose 'Triggered'

Put a check mar on 'On'

Under 'Proto' choose which protocol to use.

In the 'Trigger Ports' enter the ports to be used as the trigger.
Example: 2100 or 3000-3001

In the 'Forwarded Ports' enter the ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100 or 3000-3001

Under 'Description' give your entry a name.

Click 'Add'

Repeat this step for all ports.

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Step 5.

Click 'Save'

All done!