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My old Actiontec router failed and it was replaced with a new model M1424WR.
The pervious router was set up for port forwarding and it worked with out any problems
I am running a mac server OS 10.3x and its set up for file sharing. So when I'm outside my house I can connect to the server from another mac. I had set it up to forward to port 548 but for some reason this dosent work any more
here are my current settings
My firewall settings are set to minimum security
My server is address (192.168.1.50)
is set to forward both tcp and udp port 548 -- all broadband devices -- same as incoming port --- always
I also clicked the specify Public address and placed the same number I saw in 'whatsmyip.com'
i also set up a statc NAT pointing to the same server address ( I've tried enableing port forwarding there too)
I did notice a port trigering rules that I did not input but seemed to be on the router when opened (L2TP Triggering - Layer Two Tunneling Protocol UDP Any -> 1701) and (TFTP Triggering - Trivial File Transfer Protocol UDP 1024-65535 -> 69)
Can anyone tell me what Im doing wrong?
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Here is a good site for Port Forwarding Information on various routers:
http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm
Before going thru these steps all of my ports at GRC.COM (ShieldsUp) were showing as Stealth. Note that I have the Rev E Version of the Actiontec with the 20.9.0 Firmware. You may want to reset your router back to Factory Defaults before trying this.
I did the following steps:
My PC was already setup with a Static TCP/IP Address which is outside my DHCP Scope.
Logon to Actiontec
Select Advanced (Top)
Select Protocols
Clicked on the Red Add
Brings up the Edit Service Screen
Set Service Name to: AFP
Set Description to: Apple File Sharing Protocol over TCP/IP
Click on the Red Add Server Ports
Selected Protocol: TCP
Left Source Port Set To: Any
Set Destination Port to:Single and put 548 in the Box Next To It
Click on Apply
Click on the Red Add Server Ports
Selected Protocol: UDP
Left Source Port Set To: Any
Set Destination Port to:Single and put 548 in the Box Next To It
Click on Apply
Brings up the Edit Service Screen
Click on Apply
Protocol has Now Been Created
Selected Firewall Settings (Top)
Left Settings at Typical Security (Medium)
Selected Port Forwarding (Left)
Clicked on Red Add
Changed Local Host Address to the Static TCP/IP Address of my Workstation
Selected AFP Under Protocol
Left Wan Connection Type Set to: All Broadband Devices
Left Forward to Port Set to: Same as Incoming Port
Left When should this rule occur Set to: Always
Clicked on Apply
Brings me to the Port Forward Screen with the new Rule Added
Clicked on Resolve Now at Bottom of Screen
After going thru these steps all of my ports at GRC.COM (ShieldsUp) were showing as Stealth. Except for Port 548 which was showing as Closed. My Software based Firewall was blocking the Port 548 Traffic, but it was getting thru the router.
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Based upon what you said, I think I know why.
Do not fill in the public address. Leave it blank, 0.0.0.0 OR the default.
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Here is a good sote for Port Forwarding information:
http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm
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Thanks for responding, I'm fairly knowledgeable about this stuff, I guess - just enough to be dangerous. But I did set this up using my old router and I can't seem to do it with this one.
Im using Gibson Research Corporations 'shields up' website to test to see if the port can be seen on the internet (https://www.grc.com)
1st Try - Enabled static NAT to route traffic to my server local host with public IP address All broadband Devices TCP port 548 Result : ping received by router only - port 548 status listed as 'Stealth'
Could not apply rule to public ip address while using static NAT
2nd Try - Set up port forwarding to my server local host using port forwarding TCP and UDP 548 - specify public IP address unchecked and left blank.
Result : ping received by router only - port 548 status listed as 'Stealth'
3 Try -Placed Server in DMZ
Result : port 548 status listed as open. In fact now, quite a few ports are open. I guess I can place another router in between my server and and the Verizon router but that seems redundant.
I've gone to the 'set up your router' website listed below and followed the instructions carefully even though my set up pages look slightly different.
What am I doing wrong?
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Putting your PC in the DMZ removes any protection that the Router Provides.
Great for Diagnostic Tests, but should only be permanent if absolutely necessary and with full knowledge of the risks involved.
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Here is a good site for Port Forwarding Information on various routers:
http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm
Before going thru these steps all of my ports at GRC.COM (ShieldsUp) were showing as Stealth. Note that I have the Rev E Version of the Actiontec with the 20.9.0 Firmware. You may want to reset your router back to Factory Defaults before trying this.
I did the following steps:
My PC was already setup with a Static TCP/IP Address which is outside my DHCP Scope.
Logon to Actiontec
Select Advanced (Top)
Select Protocols
Clicked on the Red Add
Brings up the Edit Service Screen
Set Service Name to: AFP
Set Description to: Apple File Sharing Protocol over TCP/IP
Click on the Red Add Server Ports
Selected Protocol: TCP
Left Source Port Set To: Any
Set Destination Port to:Single and put 548 in the Box Next To It
Click on Apply
Click on the Red Add Server Ports
Selected Protocol: UDP
Left Source Port Set To: Any
Set Destination Port to:Single and put 548 in the Box Next To It
Click on Apply
Brings up the Edit Service Screen
Click on Apply
Protocol has Now Been Created
Selected Firewall Settings (Top)
Left Settings at Typical Security (Medium)
Selected Port Forwarding (Left)
Clicked on Red Add
Changed Local Host Address to the Static TCP/IP Address of my Workstation
Selected AFP Under Protocol
Left Wan Connection Type Set to: All Broadband Devices
Left Forward to Port Set to: Same as Incoming Port
Left When should this rule occur Set to: Always
Clicked on Apply
Brings me to the Port Forward Screen with the new Rule Added
Clicked on Resolve Now at Bottom of Screen
After going thru these steps all of my ports at GRC.COM (ShieldsUp) were showing as Stealth. Except for Port 548 which was showing as Closed. My Software based Firewall was blocking the Port 548 Traffic, but it was getting thru the router.
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Wow! That worked like a charm. I can't thank you enough Your instructions were so clear there was never a chance of my misinterpreting them.
Thanks!