CONFIGURING YOUR PC TO RUN POPNOTE

Before proceeding, you need to be aware that for 
PopNote to signal properly (that is receive back an 
echo of what you send as well as receive replies from 
the remotes), PopNote requires that two UDP ports 
(54538 and 54539) be allowed to pass traffic in either 
direction through your modem, router and firewall, or 
whatever combination of those you have.  Without this 
PopNote will not work properly. Opening these two ports 
will in no way compromize the security of your 
computer.

Unblocking restrictions to these two ports (or any 
ports used by other IM or game clients) can be a highly 
frustrating and daunting task for some users. However, 
IF you have a genuine use for a private channel peer to 
peer IM client like PopNote, the end result will be 
reward enough for the effort you expend.

Things to be aware of:
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Many Modems (DSL and Cable) have built in rudimentary 
firewalls that block most all incoming ports.  These 
firewall can be turned off (by enabling Port Forwarding 
or DMZ) by accessing the Modems setup menu vi your 
Browser. Check your Modem's manual for the access IP 
address.

All Windows XP versions come with a rudimentary 
firewall that blocks all incoming ports by default. 
XP's firewall can be turned off. I strongly recommend 
you do this in any case and obtain a better more 
configurable software based firewall.

Most all Routers can be set to either Port Forward 
specific ports on any Node or DMZ (pass everything) to 
any node.  Again, you access its setup menu vi your 
Browser. Check the Router manual for the access IP 
address.

If you DMZ the node your PC uses on your router, I 
strongly suggest installing a good software firewall.

For more detailed information and help go to:
http://arc.tzo.com/ham/fix_pn.txt

73,
Mike K5HUM