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This a good tool to use to check your router...
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/using/tools/igd/default.mspx
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Setting Up Router Port Forwarding
Categories: Setup and Installation Security and User Management Networking and Remote Access Media Sharing and Connected Devices
On your MediaSmart Server, you can allow remote access (incoming requests from the Internet) by configuring three open ports on the Windows Home Server firewall.
- Port 80 will accept Web requests.
- Port 443 is for SSL requests.
- Port 4125 is for remote desktop proxy requests.
To begin the configuration, open the Windows Home Server Console, and click Settings. Click on Remote Access and select Turn on Web Connectivity. Your Server will then perform tests to see if it can automatically configure your router using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) architecture.
If Windows Home Server determines that your router is not configured for remote access, click the Configure Router button to configure it using UPnP. For many routers, this step proceeds quickly and easily.
However, depending upon the router you are using, you may experience some challenges getting port forwarding configured.
If you or a friend is having trouble setting up port forwarding on your router for remote access to a home server, take a look at www.portforward.com. This site offers detailed walkthroughs on how to set up port forwarding, FAQs, and other helpful tips for routers and firewalls.
Thanks to the folks at PortForward!
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October 8, 2008 2:43 AM
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November 14, 2008 4:54 PM
Yes, unfortunately, some ISPs have begun to crack down on what they suspect might become high volume users, based on usage of these ports.
Cindy
Disclaimer: Any opinions I might express are my own, and in no way represent HP.
December 3, 2008 1:24 PM
I've already spent over 8 hours (3 calls) on the phone with HP support.
We did all that.... Port forwarding, re-configuring. and they had me buy a new router to replace my already near-new one. Called back and we tired the port forwarding again.
But no luck.
HP says it's "unfortunate"
"Unfortunate" that a major ISP in my market makes it impossible for home users to use a product marketed to home users.
Microsoft says it's because the ports are blocked by my ISP. Which they finally admitted--months after my first 2 support calls asking them the same thing when the indignant response was "we don't block ports."
I would like Microsoft and HP to work with the major ISPs.
It's supposed to be "quick and easy to set up" (direct from the HP literature); I'm a home user. and If 8 hours with HP tech support can't get my ports successfully forwarded then I don't really think this is "quick and easy to set up."
January 27, 2009 10:46 PM
Had a long conversation with a security guy at Comcast. No idea how I got lucky enough to speak with him. He was knowledgeable and very helpful. Comcast does not want web servers on personal accounts. But they do not block port 80. Hope this helps someone, someday. The issue is probably in port forwarding setup. Upnp probably didn't setup correctly and needs to be done manually in the router configuration
February 24, 2009 4:14 PM
i had the same trouble with Verizon (fios). the said talk with HP, HP said to talk with them. all in all, i'm 5hours into this and still hading issues with my port forwarding.
also i have a Westell 3 model 9100EM. i didn't see that on the port forward site. any suggestions?
April 22, 2009 12:50 AM
Microsoft says it's because the ports are blocked by my ISP. Which they finally admitted--months after my first 2 support calls asking them the same thing when the indignant response was "we don't block ports."
http://www.mycollects.com
January 29, 2010 4:21 PM
I would like to add this to the discussion.I recently purchased a webcam system from Q-SEE.It's web enabled so I can check my cameras from my HP laptop.After days of frustration I come to find out my ISP. Service Electric Cable Co.,blocks ALL ports to the router.This so you are forced to buy a commercial account from them.
This is a fight we all have to protect the
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