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Ports forwarding without setup
I heard that UPnP could be a security issue, so yesterday I disabled it. I have port forwarding turned on for 2 applications, however I'm able to use other ports that are not currently explicitly setup (VNC on port 5900, RDP on 3389). I probably set them up in the past However, I can't find where in the configurations they are. When I try to setup a new port forward (on port 5900) I get this error message:
When I RDP or VNC I'm forwarded to the correct computer (as if I had set it up before).
Current setup:
The specified port(s) are being used by other configurations. Please check your configurations of Remote Management, Port forwarding, Port Triggering, UPnP Port Mapping table, RIP, and Internet connection type
When I RDP or VNC I'm forwarded to the correct computer (as if I had set it up before).
Current setup:
Any idea why I can access my computer remotely, despite the ports NOT being forwarded?
8 Replies
- Should have mentioned: WNR2000v2, Firmware Version V1.2.0.6_36.0.58
- Make sure WAN of the router has public IP (ISP released ip)
- Yes, under "Router Status--> Internet Port --> IP Address" I have an IP address that was issued by my ISP.
- BTW, you post your thread BASED products so WNR2000 is not access point but router.
So next time you make new thread post here
http://forum1.netgear.com/forumdisplay.php?f=33 - 2cents. READ other thread on this model with similar issues people are having on port forwarding
- I'd suggest you start by resetting the unit to factory defaults & then reconfiguring - there have been cases reported of forwarded ports not being displayed, and a reset would/should clear any such settings out.
- I've just reset to factory settings. Seems to fix it. I think there is something wrong with the disabling of UPnP.
- What browser ddi you use?
