Hi all,
I have recently bought a new router Netgear N300 after experiencing problem with my old one. My line is currently going through a 10 day retrain and I have for the first time started to look at my router logs and was hoping someone could explain what the following means.
UPnP set event: Public_UPNP_C3] from source 192.168.0.7, Monday, Jun 20,2011 16:40:52
[UPnP set event: Public_UPNP_C3] from source 192.168.0.7, Monday, Jun 20,2011 16:40:21
[UPnP set event: Public_UPNP_C3] from source 192.168.0.7, Monday, Jun 20,2011 16:39:48
[UPnP set event: Public_UPNP_C3] from source 192.168.0.7, Monday, Jun 20,2011 16:39:16
[UPnP set event: Public_UPNP_C3] from source 192.168.0.7, Monday, Jun 20,2011 16:38:38
[UPnP set event: Public_UPNP_C3] from source 192.168.0.7, Monday, Jun 20,2011 16:38:07
[UPnP set event: Public_UPNP_C3] from source 192.168.0.7, Monday, Jun 20,2011 16:37:36
[UPnP set event: Public_UPNP_C3] from source 192.168.0.7, Monday, Jun 20,2011 16:36:58
[UPnP set event: Public_UPNP_C3] from source 192.168.0.7, Monday, Jun 20,2011 16:36:17
I have seen this everyday since I have used the new router and have no idea what it is all about, I have noticed that the wi-fi light on my router flickers when this is happening. I have also seen some dos attacks in the log, is this something that i should be worried about and if so how can i fix it? Appreciate any help.
Cheers
Jup
Do you have any devices attached to the router that use the 0.7 address?
Though don't worry about the DOS reports, that's just the firewall doing its job.
Hi,
Thanks for the quick replies. I have nothing attached to the router except my PC and to be honest I don't actually need the wireless at the moment. Good to know the dos attacks are not cause for concern :)
Cheers
Jup
Do you need UPnP switched on? From a quick search there are others having the same problem http://forum1.netgear.com/showthread.php?t=64810
Hi Glenn,
I'll be honest I don't even know what UPnP is for or what it does :blush: So I am guessing that I don't need it?
Cheers
Jup
Universal Plug and play - only really used by gamers, Jup.
Hi,
I do play the odd online game all on my PC but not like I used to in my younger days. I take it this is more for the likes of xbox or playstation?
Cheers
Jup
I don't know, I never play games. ;) UPnP allows software to open the ports it needs on the router. Turn it off and if anything complains, you'll know you need it. :)
Hi Rik,
Thanks for the advice, will turn it off and wait and see what happens. Thanks for the help guys :)
Cheers
Jup
Keep us posted. :)
Hi,
Update
Monday, Jun 20,2011 17:33:13
[Time synchronized with NTP server] Monday, Jun 20,2011 17:33:00
Monday, Jun 20,2011 17:32:57
[Internet connected] IP address: 91.xxx.xx.xxx, Monday, Jun 20,2011 17:32:49
[Admin login] from source 192.168.0.2, Monday, Jun 20,2011 17:32:11
[Initialized, firmware version: V1.0.0.36_7.0.36] Monday, Jun 20,2011 17:31:49
I take it this is not normal?
Cheers
Jup
Edit. Removed IP addresses
I've drastically cut your post, Jup, as you left your IP address in the entries. They look like standard firewall reports to me, the only one which puzzles me is the Internet connected message, which might suggest your line lost sync briefly.
Hi Rik,
Thanks for the edit ;) Yeah the router resynced after I turned the UPnP off. The wireless light on the router seems to be flickering like a mad thing so I have just switched that off also as I don't need wireless at present. I'll leave things as they are if it all seems normal. Will update tomorrow. Again thanks for the help.
Cheers
Jup
NP. :)
do you have any wireless equipment that might be using it.for example I have a printer that has an address in the router and also some times my sons PS3, although that is now cabled in the address for it when using wireless is still there
Hi Baz,
No wireless kit anywhere. Since I turned UPnP off I have not seen the original message in the logs. I do see Firewall: packet drop message every 20 secs since I turned UPnP off but it does not seem to affect the connection. I'll keep an eye on things.
Cheers
Jup