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zeether7
Feb 11, 2022Aspirant
R6080 - opening ports does not work
I have been trying to open ports on my router recently to no avail on Windows 10. I logged into admin, opened ports as the guide said, but nothing works and canyouseeme can't detect the open ports. M...
DexterJB
Feb 14, 2022NETGEAR Moderator
Hi zeether7, we'd like to know the following.
What is the firmware version of the R6080?
When bypassing the router and connecting straight to the modem, does the port check indicate an open port?
Dexter
NETGEAR Team
zeether7
Feb 16, 2022Aspirant
The firmware is version 1.0.0.52. I cannot connect directly to the modem because it's used to connect to the router and can't act as a router device itself.
- DexterJBFeb 17, 2022NETGEAR Moderator
Thanks for responding. The test of bypassing the router allows us to check if the port is being blocked from the ISPs end since you've mentioned that you've tried forwarding the ports from the router's end.
Dexter
NETGEAR Team
- zeether7Feb 23, 2022Aspirant
I don't think I can bypass the router. When I plug my Ethernet cable directly into the modem it isn't detected at all.
- FURRYe38Feb 23, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
To get the PC connected to the modem connect the PC to the back of the modem, power OFF the modem for 1 minute then back ON. After it's ready, try accessing the internet.