Check if ports are open for forwarding.
Check if ports are open for forwarding.
Hello! I'm trying to configure my port for Minecraft servers and NAS, but it's not working. I've set everything correctly—IP addresses, ports, protocols—and even switched WAN to LAN, yet I can't access the ports. I have optical internet and two routers: one from another company that picks up the signal from a wall, and another LAN cable connecting to my second router from a different provider where I'm setting up port forwarding. Thank you for your assistance! Have a great day.
I saw you mentioned having two routers. The ISP provided one and you also have your own router. You set up a double NAT setup with the router behind another router, and you told them to forward ports to your servers. Make sure you also configure port forwarding on the ISP router and direct it to your router as well.
The initial router comes from a different ISP, and for our current ISP to connect via optical internet, it needs to route through the other ISPs' router we own. It seems like the first router acts as an optical box; connecting my laptop via LAN there doesn’t work, but using the router provided by our ISP does. That’s a bit confusing.
Yes, but you can't forward traffic on just one router. You must set it up for both devices. Based on how your network is arranged, the initial router should send data to the second router's address. The second router then directs the information to the specific device IPs from outside your local network.
It’s linked in this way: the Router belongs to Telekom (the first ISP), and the second router is from Orange (the second ISP). I understand I should access the settings of the first router, but I’m having trouble getting inside. The router isn’t showing WiFi or sharing internet when I connect my laptop via LAN cable. Can you find a way to reach those settings?
Determine the IP of Router 1 by examining the WAN IP of Router 2. If Router 2's WAN IP is 192.168.0.10, it’s reasonable to assume Router 1 should have 192.168.0.1 for connection. You might also check the router’s bottom or back panel for a default IP. A quick search for "Telekom Default Router Login" revealed that 192.168.2.1 is a common Telekom IP.
I located the IP address at the bottom of the Telekom router, but it won’t open the site even when connected directly via LAN cable. As mentioned, it doesn’t emit WiFi or send internet through the cable. Orange told me it’s an optical converter, though I can see it’s a WiFi router with a WLAN key and SSID. I’m unsure if I can adjust the settings on the router or if it needs repair. I’m worried it might break and I’ll have to contact support for help.
It's feasible that Orange restricts port forwarding on residential plans. My earlier explanation might have caused some confusion. Consider a device connected within the network managed by Router 2. Note its WAN IP address. If Router 2 displays something like "192.168.0.10", strip off the "10" and attempt to reach 192.168.0.1 while remaining inside Router 2's network. Since Router 2 would forward this address externally, it might hit Router 1 (acting as a bridge or optical converter). Ensure the WAN IP for Router 1 falls within one of these ranges: 10.X.X.X to 172.16.X.X, or 172.16.X.X to 192.168.X.X. If not, the router is functioning as an intermediary.
The router's IP address for settings is 192.168.100.1. I attempted to connect to 192.168.1.1 but couldn't reach it. It appears to be a router with WiFi certification and a password. It has antennas, a WPS button, and a WLAN button. The Windows diagnostic tool suggests enabling the wireless connection, though I'm unsure if that's possible.