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How do I open Ports UDP500 UDP1500 and UDP123
I just got a cellspot from T-Mobile and it is telling me to make sure that these ports are open and I do not have any idea how to find them and open them. I would love some help on this.
Thank you!...
Plausable however can be used. Something I have used for Voice devices which works for most cases. Haven't seen any attacks on my microcell in the DMZ.
FURRYe38 wrote:
Plausable however can be used. Something I have used for Voice devices which works for most cases. Haven't seen any attacks on my microcell in the DMZ.
DMZ can be used towards another device that has filtering/firewall capabilities like a router. It's not correct to direct all ports without control to a network device!
This is a network design rule.
Most attacks are not towards a Voip device anyways, nothing to gain for attacking a VoIP device. DMZ can be used in some cases. Been working for me for years with out issue. There a reason for DMZ and it's a users choice.
FURRYe38 wrote:
...... There a reason for DMZ and it's a users choice.
..... , and there is also a reason for Port-Forwarding and Port-Triggering!
FURRYe38 wrote:
........ Been working for me for years with out issue.......
So you're saying that since your left your front door open for years without getting a break-in means that it's correct to leave the door open? :)
In summer time I do all the time. :smileyvery-happy:
Thought it would be interesting to see what T-Mobile has to say about their CellSpot:
- Make sure the device is connected correctly to the router or router/modem combo unit.
- Wait at least 2 hours after the device was originally plugged in and set up.
- Contact your ISP to ensure ports UDP 500, UDP 4500 and UDP 123 are opened and place the device in a DMZ.
- If that does not work,
What a hoot. I have no idea how "armored" T-Mobile's CellSpot device is, nor why they would recommend putting it in a DMZ.
Use of DMZ is sometimes easier for users to try out.
