Forums Connection Issues Router Config Problems with mIRC Script

What is the deal with newer routers today? The last time I bought a router (Belkin G) was about 2 yrs ago. I configed it just the way I wanted it. I was using mIRC with a file sharing script on my spare computer with NO problem. I need to replace it now because as all routers do eventyally, it started to drop connections. I had bought another Belkin AND a Netgear and taken them both back because no matter how I config the settings (enabled DMZ, disabled the firewall, set up the port forwarding) they will NOT work! I can not connect to my script server. Do I need to buy one specific? Spend more money? I just don't get it? I expect my router to do what "I" want it to do, not what the router thinks is best for me. I dont need all the "security". I have my own firewall and internet security. Can someone shed some light on the subject? Any suggestions would be appreciated and I will get what ever router will allow me to config it my way no matter the cost.
Thanks in advance.

well try reading up on http://www.portforward.com for information on each router...

that and I've never used a router myself (though I have installed them for others) so I have little hands-on experience with them.

Pay 30 dollars?? No thanks.

I went back again and saw where the config area was. I have done everything the instructions say and it still doesnt work.

More information on what error(s) you're getting as well as the type of router that you have would be useful. We're not mind readers here.

I use an Xterasys router that works great without giving me any kind of hassle for transfers to/from others or to/from myself, or resuming those transfers. That doesn't mean it's the best out there, but it has worked great for me.

The router is a Belkin Wireless G F5D7230-4.
Im using UPP file serving script with mIRC 6.14 on my spare computer. When anyone uses the trigger, they get:

Acknowledging chat request...
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Unable to connect
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DCC session closed

or "waiting for acknowledgement"

mIRC port settings are set 5001-5010
Router port are set the same. I have disabled everything(all firewalls)and enabled the DMZ just to see if I can get it to work and it still won't.
Do u need to know anything else?

Make sure that your external (WAN) IP and not your internal (LAN) IP is set in mIRC Options -> Connect -> Local Info. Unless you're using a bouncer/proxy you can set "Lookup method" to server, which should automatically fill in the correct details on connect (also enable On connect, always get: [x] IP Address).

All settings in the mIRC program match your sugggestion.
Thanks.