The router isn't able to forward the initial packet.
The router isn't able to forward the initial packet.
my router is an Orbi RBR50 connected straight from fiber media converter, fully up to date with the latest updates. the device i'm using is a Windows 11 PC, but the same problem occurred with Windows 10, so it's unlikely the issue lies there. i suspect this might be my mistake, as others seem to discuss similar matters without helpful guides. i've attempted to configure a server for me and friends to play together, but the recurring issue persists. when trying to access ports for games like Minecraft (such as the forest port shown in the attached image), the necessary ports are 8766, 27015, and 27016. no one from my external network can join, yet the local LAN works fine. i've manually adjusted firewall rules to allow traffic on those ports after setting up port forwarding, but that didn't resolve anything. i've also reset the firewall and antivirus completely without improvement. any resource like https://www.canyouseeme.org consistently indicates all ports are closed for the ports i try to check. any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
They are merely addressing them and requesting that they be unblocked.
Is your router displaying your WAN IP address? If it falls within the 100.64.0.0 to 100.127 range, you’re using CG-NAT and can’t forward ports; you’ll need to check if your ISP offers a paid public IP. They might also rely on standard private ranges that block port forwarding—Class A, B, or C. Any IP outside these categories should work unless it’s blocked. Additionally, confirm the Windows firewall permits incoming connections, as being able to reach it from another device on the local network usually means it’s allowed.
I'm not sure about your question, but you can find your WAN IP by checking your router settings or using an online service. You might need to switch to a static IP if your internal network is in Class C, as that affects your assignment range.
They’re using CG-NAT, so you’ll need to contact them directly to find out about a public static IP option outside their setup. It’s likely they don’t provide one, which would leave you without an alternative.
If your provider doesn’t provide a static IP, switching ISPs might help. Otherwise, you’re limited by local network setup and infrastructure.