Setting up port forwarding once more
Setting up port forwarding once more
hit a snag with my port forwarding setup. i thought i had done everything right—forwarded all ports as needed—but my minecraft server isn’t showing up online. i checked both tcp and udp, tried them separately, but nothing worked. the ip on my PC and the port numbers look correct. i even tested from another machine, but it didn’t fix anything. i also enabled java through the firewall, though that didn’t help. any suggestions?
Check these steps: 1. Some routers have a separate firewall from port forwarding; verify both are set up. 2. Attempt to connect from a PC inside your network—success means the forwarding wasn't done right. 3. Turn off the firewall on the PC running the Minecraft server completely; if it works, review your rules. 4. Throw your hand in the air and curse at the sky.
I can link from another computer using a direct connection to my IP, but I’m having trouble reaching my local IP address.
I used my old router before, and I didn’t run into this issue until I forwarded a port. After that, it worked fine.
The connection is linked directly to a local IP address, which suggests something different. You mentioned a specific model—please clarify. Follow the instructions carefully and share the outcome after each step.
my pc's pi is just one thing while the local ip you share with friends is different. turning off the windows firewall didn't help, I've tried that before and allowed java-related apps through as well. I know it's not the firewall issue since I can connect from another PC only when I use my own IP. The local IP isn't my PC's model but a specific one like sagemcom fast5657il.
Your local IP address is your private network identifier, probably around 192.168.1.x. The public IP you share with others is what friends see online. That distinction helps clarify things. Step two confirmed: you can access devices inside your network but not from the internet. This means the firewall on the Minecraft server isn’t blocking you. It’s likely a misconfiguration in your router—some routers have dedicated areas for firewall rules and port forwarding. Also, double-check that you’re using the right external IP address; switching routers might change your ISP’s assigned public IP.
Checked my IP address on Google and confirmed it matches what’s set on the router. I can’t reach my external IP, which means my friends can’t connect either. The server appears in the list but isn’t showing up as online. The firewall settings on the router are still active.
The term might relate to a "DMZ" in the context of network security.