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Datawolf79
Follower
Apr 27, 2020

Can't open/forward ports

XR500 Dosen't seem to open/forward ports   My network layout: Internet (COX) Modem Router (with the following attached) Server 192.168.1.11 (WIFI 5GHz) Gaming PC 1 192.168.1.5 (Ethernet) Gami...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 27, 2020

uPnP needs to be disabled if you are using PF configurations. 

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    Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Apr 28, 2020
    You're using three methods to open ports which will lead to conflicts. I'd suggest disabling port forwarding first and seeing if that fixes it as if you've put these in wrong that will also cause issues.