Cant Port Forward

[ficaman47]

I cant port forward,i tried entering my default getaway into browser but it doesnt work,i only get error that page doesnt exist.
I have a Scientific Antlanta EPC2100R2 Modem.

 

[Ralston18]

Do you own the modem or is it provided by your ISP?

Is this the modem:

http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/userguides2/4005527.pdf

Found a couple of other userguide "downloads" but did not trust the websites.....

What default gateway IP address are you using?

Could be that your access to the modem admin screen is limited or blocked completely.

Also I did not see anything in the above manual regarding port forwarding...... may not be a provided function.

If the manual above is not correct do you have the correct manual?

 

[ficaman47]

I got this modem from my ISP didnt get any manual my getaway is 10.101.0.1,yea that looks like a manual for my modem,but i still dont know how to port forward it,I think is my ISP probably blocked it beacause i could even change my Ip and dont even have WIFI.If thats the problem i will have to change my ISP

 

[Ralston18]

If the modem supports port-forwarding the information would be in the manual and you would probably be able to get port-forwarding set up.

Does the ISP offer any other modems or modem/routers that you would rent instead? If the ISP does so you may be able to go online and find the applicable manual(s) beforehand to see what features and functions are available. I.e., port-forwarding.

Or you could just go ahead and purchase your own device but that often leaves you at the mercy of the ISP saying any problems are just yours versus the device or devices they provide. And if you own the device any failures are at your expense to replace. Always a trade-off.

If you have a choice in changing your ISP that is good. However you may be going from bad to worse - who knows?

Consider this: keep the modem you have and just purchase a capable router. Meaning the router will support port-forwarding. The modem becomes just a pass through and your router will do all of of the IP addressing, port-forwarding, QoS, parental controls, and so forth.

You will need to do some research and reading with respect to both the modem and router with regards to the necessary configuration. Reading some of the tutorials in this forum and other sources will help. Also check your ISP's forums - you will probably find some instructions and Q&A type information. Check the other (if any) possible ISPs as well.

What you wish to do is basic - the harder part is just getting it all to fit together when your choices and options may be limited.