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SandyStow
Jul 26, 2022Aspirant
Port 8883 block on X6 R8000 Router
How can I unblock port 8883 Cox says it is because of my router I am trying to install a garage door opener with Amazon Amazon says that port should be open I have a nighthawk X6 R8000 Router
michaelkenward
Jul 27, 2022Guru - Experienced User
SandyStow wrote:
I am trying to install a garage door opener with Amazon
This may offer a few clues:
Search - NETGEAR Communities – garage door opener
Cox says it is because of my router...
Amazon says that port should be open
The usual "blame the router" tactic. Properly designed Internet of Things (IoT) things should not require that sort of messing around.
You might get more help if you tell people exactly what this thing is.