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Hi Brian,

I'll design an overview and get back by e-mail. Once again, tell me only what I need to know; I'll fill in the blanks.

TSP

When configuring your webcam/video push technology, do not use NAT. If you apply NAT, client-end and DNS understanding are necessary and it makes a mess at your network routing tables, unnecessary complication. So, if you must, use the DMZ to eliminate the need for NAT. Only truly consider NAT when working with Checkpoint FW or similar.

Use the router?s IP filtering and combine firewall features to support stealth network security. Use the VPN technology to secure the client?s connection across the Internet. Set your LAN NIC speeds to either 10 or 100 Mbps. Auto sense can cause network collision with some small routers, so prevent it. Not all ADSL routers are mature network negotiators.

Now, protect the network resources by applyingsomething like ZoneAlarme and/or LanGuard security software.

Protect the storage data by applying virus software as best experienced.

Acquire a broadband testing software to ensure connection quality.

But be sure that you have enough bandwidth in the first place to achieve the end result with the lowest network latency.

TSP

Based on the game, port redirection will work fine and
be the easiest to setup. As for the video, again it
depends on the application. NAT will be enabled by
default most likely, so enter the web based setup for the
D-Link and go to the PortRedirection section. (4th
down?) Add a comment like "Quake III" and then edit as
needed the port. Check documentation for port ranges.
Then add the ip of the internal LAN pc so those ports
are forwarded. This should do it. Now, if not then NAT
could be the problem and will need to be disabled or
use a DMZ. If you go the DMZ route then have goos
antivirus and firewall software too.