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Port Forward Problem
« on: May 05, 2011, 06:55:45 PM »
I recently tried to set up a server for Minecraft using Simple Port Forwarding.  I came across an error while doing so.  My port will not open.  One common solution that I saw was to add the server to Windows firewall manually.  I, unfortunately, do not know how to do so.  I checked my port using PFPortChecker, but it says that my port is not open or not reachable.  If anybody has any ideas or solutions, they would be much appreciated.  Thank you.
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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2011, 07:03:40 PM »
I don't support PFPortChecker as it isn't my program, so make sure to use my port tester while I help you :wink:

First lets see if the rules got added to the router.

Get me 2 screen shots.
1. a screen shot of the main window of my simple port forwarding program.
2. A screen shot of the port forwarding page in the router.

I will be able to check the rules with those screen shots and see what needs to be done next :wink:

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2011, 07:16:14 PM »
well heres the one screenshot.  How do i get the one of sfp in router?



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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2011, 07:20:18 PM »
Just click the view/remove ports button. That will open the page for you. :wink:

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2011, 07:51:57 PM »
Alright.  Well. One problem...or many.  I don't exactly remember the specific password they want.  How do i change silent mode/do about this message.

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2011, 07:53:15 PM »
Thats why the ports where never added, you have to have the password for the program to work :wink:

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2011, 07:57:03 PM »
Well, I called Linksys and they told me the best they could do was to have me manually reset our router.  I probably won't respond for a few days as i will have to complete the reset maybe tomorrow. For now, thank you for your help.
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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2011, 07:59:01 PM »
Once you are able to log in give the program a try again. After it adds the ports it has a port tester to test it (Step 7)

Let me know how it goes :wink:

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2011, 08:24:22 PM »
I know this is a longshot, but did you try the default username and password for your router?

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2011, 09:50:11 AM »
Yes I have tried the defaults.  None of them work.
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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2011, 09:53:47 AM »
Yeah you will need to do a factory reset on it to put it back to defaults :wink:

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2011, 01:34:26 PM »
All right.  After 2 hours of painful discussion with people who have slightly difficult to understand accents, I finally got it.  Heres the router screen.

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2011, 01:45:50 PM »
Have you tested yet to see if your server is working now that you were able to update the router?

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2011, 02:04:38 PM »
Thank you Shane and Evan.  My port is now open.  Your assistance has been much appreciated.

Thanks,

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Re: Port Forward Problem
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2011, 03:42:37 PM »
So, i was wondering if you guys know any more about setting up a Minecraft server as I have come across a few more problems.  One of these is the IP for the server.  Help me if you wish.
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