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R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

bskoreyko
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R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

Today I upgraded my NETGEAR R7000 firmware to "V1.0.6.28_1.1.83." I was previously running "V1.0.5.48_1.1.79" but neither firmware version allows me to forward HTTP (port 80) to my internal web server (CentOS 7 virtual machine).

 

I can access the sites internally on my local network (LAN), in fact on both firmware versions. I can adjust the port forward to a different port, such as 8080 which works but not port 80.

 

I've also been able to successfully forward other ports so I am completely baffled by this issue. I’ve read several other posts and the issues vary. Some users say that NETGEAR locks down port 80 for the router management. Other users say that after updating their firmware port forwarding broke for their Apache web servers, some even say that Ready SHARE breaks port forwarding but as far as I can tell none of these issues have been confirmed as the problem.

 

I’ve done a hard “Factory Reset,” re-configured the router and am still unable to forward traffic from the WAN to my LAN for HTTP traffic. I’ve also downgraded the firmware which did not work. I have since upgraded to the latest firmware version “V1.0.6.28_1.1.83.”

 

I don’t believe this is a hardware issue as other ports work. There has to be something wrong with the firmware. Perhaps one of the new features is restricting access to port 80 or has broken forwarding for that specific port and protocol.

 

If NETGEAR doesn’t fix this my next network hardware will be another brand. Any and all support would be greatly appreciated.

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bskoreyko
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Re: R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

I found this blurb from TELUS which states the ports they block: TELUS HSIA Security Measures Policy. In case the link breaks or TELUS moves the web page these are the ports which are listed (at the time of writing this post):

 

Port 21 (ftp)
Port 25 (smtp)
Port 80 (https)
Port 110 (pop3)
Port 6667 (ircd)
Ports 135-139 (dcom and netbios)
Port 443 (ssl)
Port 445 (ms-ds)
Port 1433-1434 (ms-ql)

 

I hope this helps others!

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Retired_Member
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Re: R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

This forum has been carpet bombed with post about this FW version. They all suggest revert to your last working version. Have you tried .4.30

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bskoreyko
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Re: R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

Hi Searay,

 

Yes I tried downgrading to firmware version "V1.0.4.30_1.1.67" but am still unable to port forward. I could try one of the older 1.04 versions but I don't feel like taking this any further. Based on the User Guide and simple fact that the router management interface provides the option to forward traffic over HTTP (Port 80) I am convinced it is one of two problems:

 

1) Router firmware issue

2) My ISP is blocking port 80

 

I am going to place a call with with ISP (Canadian Service provider TELUS) and post back when I have the answer.

 

Thanks for your reply Searay. I very much appreciate the input!

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LeeH
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Re: R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

Stay on FW 1.0.4.30.  Is remote management turned on?  If so turn it off.

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bskoreyko
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Re: R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

Hi Everyone,


I have confirmed (via chat) that my ISP (TELUS) does in fact block port 80 on their home service plans: (chat snip from conversation today Jan 22, 2016 8:50 pm MST)

 

TELEUS Blocks Port 80.JPG

 

This is very unfortunate and extremely frustrating. I am going to escalate my request by calling their business team.

 

I am going to see if there is a way I can test the router on a different ISP to see if port forward via port 80 is actually broken on firmware version "V1.0.6.28_1.1.83" and post back.

 

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bskoreyko
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Re: R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

I found this blurb from TELUS which states the ports they block: TELUS HSIA Security Measures Policy. In case the link breaks or TELUS moves the web page these are the ports which are listed (at the time of writing this post):

 

Port 21 (ftp)
Port 25 (smtp)
Port 80 (https)
Port 110 (pop3)
Port 6667 (ircd)
Ports 135-139 (dcom and netbios)
Port 443 (ssl)
Port 445 (ms-ds)
Port 1433-1434 (ms-ql)

 

I hope this helps others!

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bskoreyko
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Re: R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

Hi Leeh, turning remote management on or off does not change anything. Thanks for your reply.

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LeeH
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Re: R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

@bskoreyko I would still turn remote management off due to a security vulnerability.  Sorry to hear it didn't help with your problem.

 

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/27253/related/1

 

 

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bskoreyko
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Re: R7000 Port Forward HTTP/80 no working - firmware version V1.0.6.28_1.1.83

Remote Management is off. I have other ways of remoting in. Good point for those who don't understand what way to access their home network. I personally like VPN or Tunneling in via a Putty session.

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