Port forwarding in windows
Port forwarding in windows
Hello, Your router stopped working and you couldn't purchase a replacement due to the lockdown. Now your modem's STP cable is plugged directly into your laptop. You set up an FTP server on Windows but can't reach it over the network without forwarding or opening port 21. You're trying to figure out how to access it from Windows without software privileges, but no clear instructions seem available. Anyone have ideas or resources for this? Thanks.
Unplug that laptop. Never connect a computer directly to your modem unless it's running a router application like pfSense. Chances are your computer as collected your Public IP. This opens up the laptop to all sorts of potential attacks. Not to mention it's not a proper configuration. You NEED a router if the Modem doesn't have one built-in.
I didn't know that. Thanks but RN I have no other option other than to use it. I am in a containment zone. I don't have anything important on it though.
The issue lies in the fact that your home router handles background services which send data across the network without encryption. Windows Firewall and third-party antivirus software aren't designed to safeguard your PC when it has a public IP address. These security tools assume you're connected through a router, which is the expected setup.