Need help port forwarding

[Sooner535]

I am attempting to port forward on my new NetGear AC1750 C6300 and I cannot seem to get it running. Previously I had attempted on my Arris router but was told Arris does not support port forwarding basically at all, so I bought a NetGear in the hopes I could get it working.

I had set my Internal IP to static and used that to port forward to, but no dice, any help?

 

[lolnole]

What is your router's firmware version? Unfortunately, that router is known to have problems with some its features such as port forwarding. They fixed a number of issues through firmware updates.

 

[Sooner535]

2.01.26, how would I update the firmware?

 

[Sooner535]

I could just return it, but I need help selecting a new one that does let me port forward. What about the nighthawk from NETGEAR? Is that port forward ready and good?

 

[Sooner535]

I have 12 days left to return it to Walmart, if someone could suggest a new modem/router combo or a modem and router that works, that’ll be great. It needs DOCIS 3.0, and at least 16
Channels, plus my internet is 105mb/s, furthermore having one that is rated to be upgraded would be nice, I can pay up to 400 bucks, so if there is a way nicer one, I’m fine with that.

 

[lolnole]

I forgot to mention one other issue. If your PC has a firewall, then you need to add a port exception to the firewall. This is applicable to Windows Firewall and other third-party software. If the firewall is blocking the port, then the port will appear closed.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 and TP-Link Archer CR1900 are good alternatives.

 

[Sooner535]

I already turned off windows firewall, so I guess I’ll look at those routers. They for sure support port forwarding and speeds at or higher of my current modem?

 

[lolnole]

The only thing you need to verify is if they are supported by your ISP. I believe they are because they are similar to your current device. To answer your question, they both have functional port forwarding and higher speeds than your current modem/router.

 

[Sooner535]

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3865518/port-forwarding-router.html bought the TP-Link router, and still no dice -.-