Portforward stopped functioning unexpectedly.
Portforward stopped functioning unexpectedly.
I noticed something unusual about your situation. It seems like you're facing issues joining a Minecraft server after setting it up once before. The main changes are related to your modem and firewall settings. You mentioned trying to forward ports, disabling the firewall, and adding a rule for port 25565, but nothing seems to be working. Additionally, the console now warns about illegal access attempts. It might help to double-check if the server is properly configured and if any recent updates or changes could be affecting connectivity.
You seem to think so. I’ve verified the port forwarding on your router multiple times, and there’s no issue detected. It looks like you’re unable to reach your modem, which might be due to a different problem.
Sure, I shared the latest IP address with my friends and verified it each time they tried to access it.
Are you connecting with a router/modem setup or two individual devices? If your modem’s WAN port uses a private IP address, you’ll need to configure port forwarding on both the modem and the router. Alternatively, as Hiitchy suggested, you can switch to bridge mode where the router’s public IP appears by turning off its routing functions on the modem. This works if the modem also acts as a router; otherwise it may not. You might also try an online tool to verify port availability—if it’s blocked, the modem is probably the issue.
My router and modem are independent devices. The modem is a basic cable company unit and the router is a Linksys model. I also verified the port checker, which indicates the port isn't open. Edit: How would you verify the WAN connection? Edited April 11, 2018 by Nalyd217
The modem appears to be the only change made in the configuration since the last successful connection. You should check if the modem has a menu at its default gateway address (typically 192.168.0.1 on your 192.168.1.0 network). There, you can forward the port to the router's WAN interface or enable bridged mode and set the public IP on the router's WAN. I’d go with the latter option—it’ll simplify things later.
Establish a link to the network the modem broadcasts. Disconnect the router from the modem and attach that cable to your computer. Wait for an IP address, verify the default gateway (often 192.168.0.1). Sign in to the modem. Then you can take actions I wouldn't recommend: forward ports to the router's IP or enable bridge mode. It might also be referred to as NAT or Network Address Translation. Select bridged from the options. Reconnect the cable to the router. Access the router's web interface and adjust the WAN interface settings—IP, subnet mask, and default gateway—for both IPv4 and IPv6 (IPv6 differs). Ensure your modem no longer needs special handling since it will be managed by the router. Make sure firewalls are active on the router as your protection. If successful, open should appear as ports available. If not, identify what needs changing in bridged mode.