Issues with port forwarding on a Netgear router
Issues with port forwarding on a Netgear router
It’s a straightforward question about setting up port forwarding for your Minecraft server. You’re using a Netgear R6700v3 and currently only have start ports configured, which might explain why you’re not seeing end ports. You’ll likely need to enable end ports to route traffic properly. Check the device settings or manual configuration to add them—this should resolve the issue.
Did you restart your router following these adjustments? Your Netgear device needed a reboot to apply port forwarding, yet the port only functioned correctly after you performed a router restart after configuration.
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It's not necessary to hide those IP addresses. The main concern is your public IP address (search online for "what's my IP," which is what you see). Your external IP determines how traffic enters and leaves your internal network over the internet. Local IPs only work within your local network. You likely share the same hidden IP as others. If someone gains access to your internal network using your public IP, they can still reach your devices, though it becomes more challenging.
Firewall settings on Windows could be preventing certain connections. Access the Windows firewall (many tutorials available) and allow those ports on the server device, plus configure port forwarding on the router. If that fails, consider restarting the server to test functionality.