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Open/Close ports when I want
I'm trying to open/close ports when I want for testing purposes. I have the C3700 router. For example when I use http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/ and search for port 2000, it is closed. ...
Okay I understand. So right now I'm using a new router the Nighthawk R6900. When I connect this router, these ports are open and needs to be closed/didnt respond so I can use this certain software/service (ports below).
When I use http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/ all these ports are open.
2000/tcp rsh Open port
8728/tcp Unknown Open port
8729/tcp Unknown Open port
I'm currently using five9 software that uses java. Could it have to do with said above ports?
Anywho, these ports need to be closed/didnt respond in order for me to use this other companies software/service. How do I do that?
I know on my home router all these ports are closed by default, and I have a netgear as well.
Any suggestions would help, thanks!!!
I'm pretty sure that there's no application on the router that would open them by default. What could be happening is that the router is using those ports as part of its normal NAT function. Try rebooting your router. Then rerun the port tester.
I rebooted, disabled unused settings such as UpNp and USB, and update the firmware. They were still open. I used both the port tester and nmap. Could it have to do with VoiP services or the ISP?
Not likely.