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Q: Port Forwarding not working

I have port forwarded the same router on a different computer, and it worked there. I tried port forwarding again, but it didn't work. I've tried every single thing on the internet, but nothing worked. I went back to the same computer I port forwarded it on, and it didn't work either.

Posted on Apr 10, 2015 1:02 PM

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  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 10, 2015 2:10 PM in response to DyslexicFS
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    Apr 10, 2015 2:10 PM in response to DyslexicFS

    What is the make & model of your Internet router that you are trying to configure port mapping on? ... and what computer and operating system is it running that you are using to administer your router?

  • by DyslexicFS,

    DyslexicFS DyslexicFS Apr 10, 2015 2:18 PM in response to Tesserax
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    Apr 10, 2015 2:18 PM in response to Tesserax

    Its the new apple time capsule with the router built in it. Its not the time capsule im having problems with, its the router.

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 10, 2015 4:32 PM in response to DyslexicFS
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    Apr 10, 2015 4:32 PM in response to DyslexicFS

    As you mentioned, the Time Capsule has a router built-in. What exact problem are you having with configuring port mapping? What is the make & model of the Internet modem that you have your Time Capsule connected to by Ethernet?

  • by DyslexicFS,

    DyslexicFS DyslexicFS Apr 10, 2015 5:25 PM in response to Tesserax
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    Apr 10, 2015 5:25 PM in response to Tesserax

    I'm not having any problem except the port forwarding isn't working.. And I don't know the "make & model" of the internet modem...

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 10, 2015 10:01 PM in response to DyslexicFS
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    Apr 10, 2015 10:01 PM in response to DyslexicFS

    What application or device are you attempting to set up port forwarding for?  Does your Time Capsule get a public IP address on its WAN side? That is, does the IP address start with something other than 10, 172, or 192?

  • by DyslexicFS,

    DyslexicFS DyslexicFS Apr 11, 2015 9:05 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Apr 11, 2015 9:05 AM in response to Tesserax

    I'm trying to make a public minecraft server for just my friends to play on. Like I said, I've done this before but it doesn't seem to work now. I dont know what you mean by "WAN side"

  • by DyslexicFS,

    DyslexicFS DyslexicFS Apr 11, 2015 12:22 PM in response to DyslexicFS
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    Apr 11, 2015 12:22 PM in response to DyslexicFS

    well my default gateway does start with "192" if thats what you mean

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 11, 2015 2:56 PM in response to DyslexicFS
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    Apr 11, 2015 2:56 PM in response to DyslexicFS

    If your default gateway starts with "192" then there is another router upstream of your Time Capsule that NAT enabled. That means two things: 1) Your TC should be reconfigured as a bridge, and 2) All port mapping must be done on that upstream router.

  • by DyslexicFS,

    DyslexicFS DyslexicFS Apr 12, 2015 7:52 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Apr 12, 2015 7:52 AM in response to Tesserax

    Okay, how do I do that? I was unable to find stuff online about that...

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 12, 2015 8:58 AM in response to DyslexicFS
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    Apr 12, 2015 8:58 AM in response to DyslexicFS

    To configure the TC as a bridge you will need to use the AirPort Utility, as follows:

    • Start the AirPort Utility.
    • Select your TC. Enter your base station Administrator password if necessary.
    • Select Edit.
    • Select Advanced, and then, DHCP and NAT.
    • Change Router Mode to: Off (Bridge Mode)
    • Allow your TC to restart.

    To configure your other device for port forwarding you will need to determine its make & model, and then, download a copy of its user guide. Then use the guide for instructions on how to configure port forwarding on it.

  • by DyslexicFS,

    DyslexicFS DyslexicFS Apr 12, 2015 9:15 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Apr 12, 2015 9:15 AM in response to Tesserax

    im on a windows OS, so the layout is different. I dont know where you are trying to point me to.

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 12, 2015 9:28 AM in response to DyslexicFS
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    Apr 12, 2015 9:28 AM in response to DyslexicFS

    Sorry, but I don't have a Windows computer handy at the moment so this will have to come by memory.

     

    • Run the AirPort Utility.
    • Select your TC, and then, select Manual Setup.
    • Go to the Wireless tab.
    • Change Router Mode to: Off (Bridge Mode)
    • Click on Apply.
    • Allow the base station to restart.

     

    Since you have done this before on another computer this should be familiar to you.

  • by DyslexicFS,

    DyslexicFS DyslexicFS Apr 12, 2015 9:27 AM in response to Tesserax
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    Apr 12, 2015 9:27 AM in response to Tesserax

    Okay well I found the bridge mode, but all it did was screw up my network. I can't connect to my internet..

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 12, 2015 9:32 AM in response to DyslexicFS
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    Apr 12, 2015 9:32 AM in response to DyslexicFS

    Sorry that didn't work out. I suggest returning the base station back to providing both NAT & DHCP. Without knowing what you have your TC connected to I can only guess that it needed to be placed in bridge mode to work based on your statements.

     

    Again, since you have done this before successfully, just use the AirPort Utility like you did before to configure the TC for port forwarding. Setting up the required ports for your Minecraft server.

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