Subsonic says port is open pfportchecker says it's not

[stropharia]

I have set up forwarding for port 4040 and 80 in my Motorola Router SBG6580. I read that I might have to call Time Warner to ask them to open those ports which they did but it didn't change anything. I also made sure to allow the program through the firewall.

Subsonic says that port 4040 is forwarding but when I use PFportchecker it says that neither 4040 or 80 is open.


I've been trying to figure this out the whole day and it's driving me crazy because it should work but in this case I hope I'm stupid and missed something


Please help!

[GJ51]

I've never used PF Portchecker, but using canyouseeme.org will do the same thing from outside your network, which is what needs to be done.

There's no reason to fwd port 80 if Subsonic is using 4040.

the process is always the Same:

Install Subsonic.

Check to see that it works on the local host.

If you have acces on the local host's browser, then test on another device on your local network. if it won't connect then you have to edit the firewall on the local host.

If it wordk inside the network on a client device, then test from outside the network. If it doesn't work then your port forwarding is NOT set up correctly on the router.

If you CANNOT get a successful port test from http://canyouseeme.org you will NOT be able to connect from outside your network. It's just not possible.

90% of the connection issues addressed are the result of improper port forwarding. Look at any rules currently working on the router for examples of proper set up. Read the manual. If it's done properly you WILL get a successful test from canyouseeme. Check other active rules if your not convinced.

Router entries can be confusing. If you can't get it working, post your routers make and model and someone might be able to assist you by finding the manual online and help identify the error.