F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Setting up port forwarding can disrupt your internet connection.

Setting up port forwarding can disrupt your internet connection.

Setting up port forwarding can disrupt your internet connection.

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Mihaa
Junior Member
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05-07-2023, 12:21 AM
#1
When I attempt to forward ports for a game like Sven Coop, my internet suddenly stops working. Is this related to my router's configuration or a problem with its firmware? I'm using a Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 and it has the latest firmware installed.
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Mihaa
05-07-2023, 12:21 AM #1

When I attempt to forward ports for a game like Sven Coop, my internet suddenly stops working. Is this related to my router's configuration or a problem with its firmware? I'm using a Netgear Nighthawk R6700v3 and it has the latest firmware installed.

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AthenasLight
Posting Freak
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05-12-2023, 07:14 AM
#2
ISP may add extra fees for static IP and port forwarding... Check if the ports you're attempting to use are open. https://ping.eu/port-chk/
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AthenasLight
05-12-2023, 07:14 AM #2

ISP may add extra fees for static IP and port forwarding... Check if the ports you're attempting to use are open. https://ping.eu/port-chk/

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mc_sander_e
Junior Member
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05-12-2023, 10:24 AM
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mc_sander_e
05-12-2023, 10:24 AM #3

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16_1_1998
Junior Member
48
05-12-2023, 01:41 PM
#4
I consulted my ISP who confirmed there are no restrictions on any ports, everything seems fine from their side. I have two SSIDS—one using 5G and the other 2.4G. Since I don’t have guest networks, my router is configured with Google DNS servers (8.8.8.8). There are no QOS optimizations applied. I have an IP reservation for my PC (which hosts Sven Coop) and my phone, and IPv6 is enabled. I just realized my router might be set to the wrong timezone, which could be the issue.
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16_1_1998
05-12-2023, 01:41 PM #4

I consulted my ISP who confirmed there are no restrictions on any ports, everything seems fine from their side. I have two SSIDS—one using 5G and the other 2.4G. Since I don’t have guest networks, my router is configured with Google DNS servers (8.8.8.8). There are no QOS optimizations applied. I have an IP reservation for my PC (which hosts Sven Coop) and my phone, and IPv6 is enabled. I just realized my router might be set to the wrong timezone, which could be the issue.

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crazy_crew
Member
112
05-12-2023, 08:07 PM
#5
I've observed that computers often react negatively when they're not synchronized with nearby devices. You can try resolving that issue. Have you confirmed the IP reservation?
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crazy_crew
05-12-2023, 08:07 PM #5

I've observed that computers often react negatively when they're not synchronized with nearby devices. You can try resolving that issue. Have you confirmed the IP reservation?

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KryFTW
Junior Member
37
05-12-2023, 11:07 PM
#6
Fixed it and I'm going to test it now. Also, yes, I confirmed the IP reservation.
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KryFTW
05-12-2023, 11:07 PM #6

Fixed it and I'm going to test it now. Also, yes, I confirmed the IP reservation.

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cocochip50
Member
193
05-14-2023, 10:56 PM
#7
You're looking for reasons why Internet access might be interrupted when using port forwarding. It could depend on which ports are open or blocked, so checking those is key.
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cocochip50
05-14-2023, 10:56 PM #7

You're looking for reasons why Internet access might be interrupted when using port forwarding. It could depend on which ports are open or blocked, so checking those is key.

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Brochette
Junior Member
35
05-16-2023, 04:38 AM
#8
Absolutely, this situation should never occur. Even when you restrict all ports to one device, NAT for the rest of the LAN remains unaffected. The only scenario where it might fail is with advanced forwarding techniques that capture all traffic from the LAN to a port and reroute it—though I’m not aware of consumer routers that handle this.
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Brochette
05-16-2023, 04:38 AM #8

Absolutely, this situation should never occur. Even when you restrict all ports to one device, NAT for the rest of the LAN remains unaffected. The only scenario where it might fail is with advanced forwarding techniques that capture all traffic from the LAN to a port and reroute it—though I’m not aware of consumer routers that handle this.