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XR500 Port Forwarding Issue
So I am trying to open a specific port on my router and I can't seem to make it work.
First off my desktop is hardwired into the modem. It carries the IP of 192.168.1.3. I use Spectrum internet and the IP that they provide even though is not static it has been the same for a long while.
When I open the port I use the IP for the computer and have even tried setting it a default DMZ server. I disable the firewall to the computer and disable the antivirus as well as check the box "disable SIP ALG" in the router settings.
However when I go to check the port it is still closed and no one can see my hosted server online.
What am I missing? I have hit a wall with trying to open the port and can't seem to figure it out.
3 Replies
- What is the model of your Spectrum modem? Is it a pure modem or does it provide you with WiFi as well?
The modem is a Netgear CM1200 and the router is the XR500. The modem is just a straight modem and the router is what provides wifi. The computer that I am trying to port forward is hardwired though and not using wifi.
- Switch the NAT to Open in WAN Settings as well and see if that helps.
