Cannot open ports with xfinity modem (in bridge mode) and Netgear Nighthawk R7000

Dec 20, 2015
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I am trying to forward ports from my desktop for various servers but cannot for the life of me get the ports to open (checked on http://www.canyouseeme.org/). Currently I have the Xfinity router/modem combo switched into bridge mode to allow a separate router to handle NAT. I'm not a networking genius by any means so can some one help me out. Thanks!

Some screenshots:
http://screencast.com/t/B7UEego4Q
http://screencast.com/t/JkykydI2
 
Solution


Have you verified that the Netgear is receiving the public IP address on the WAN port?

Remember that online port checking tools require a response from your server, so the application on that server must be running.

BuddhaSkoota

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Have you verified that the Netgear is receiving the public IP address on the WAN port?

Remember that online port checking tools require a response from your server, so the application on that server must be running.
 
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Dec 20, 2015
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Wow okay I feel pretty stupid now. I booted up the server and ran the checker again and the ports are open. I didn't realize they required a server response. Thanks!