Your port forwarding isn't working
Port forwarding fails because the internal device doesn't have a static IP, the wrong port is being forwarded, or the application isn't listening on that port. Start by confirming the internal device has a fixed IP and that you're forwarding the correct port.
Port forwarding tells the router to send outside traffic on a specific port to a specific device inside your network. If it's not working, the internal device keeps changing its IP and the rule points to the wrong address, the application on that device isn't running, or the application isn't listening on that port. We'll check all three.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Setting up port forwarding but not assigning a static IP, so your device's IP changes and the rule breaks
- Forwarding the wrong port because the external and internal port numbers got confused
- Not checking if the application is running before testing port forwarding
- Testing from inside the network when you should test from outside
Signs you need professional help
- If you can't find port forwarding in your router's admin page
- If the static IP assignment isn't working or won't stick
- If your device has the right IP and port but remote access still doesn't work
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