[SOLVED] port problem

dally_lama · 06-25-2009, 01:36 PM

hello,
i have a problem with opening specific ports,
i am trying to open ports 6112 - 6119, i used the instructions on portforwwrd.com and yet when i use the telnet command to reach the dest host throught that port it either freeze up or just lose connection, and when i use the port checker program, portforward.com provides it says my port is either closed or unreachable.

im running windows vista home premium, i have an edimax DR-6204wg router and a motrolla cable modem.

i have no firewall active.

can some1 plz help me
thx in advance

johnwill · 06-26-2009, 06:46 AM

If it says the port is closed, the port forwarding is probably working, but the application isn't responding to requests.

Does the game work properly if you connect directly to the cable modem?

dally_lama · 06-26-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by johnwill

Does the game work properly if you connect directly to the cable modem?

first, thx for replaying

second, no!, also i used TcpView by microsoft to see if there are any other programs running listening to that port but there are none.

**Jason09** · 06-26-2009, 08:36 AM

What is the exact model number of the Motorola modem?

dally_lama · 06-26-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason09

What is the exact model number of the Motorola modem?

surfboard SB5101

also could it be an isp problem?

**Jason09** · 06-26-2009, 01:49 PM

It's possible, but for those ports, it's not all that likely.
Connect directly to the modem (you may need to do a power cycle), and then go to start>run (or in Vista, start>all programs>accessories>run.) Type cmd, then in the command prompt ipconfig. Take note of the IP address that is listed, then check the external IP address at www.portforward.com. Are they the same or different?

dally_lama · 06-27-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason09

Connect directly to the modem (you may need to do a power cycle), ...Take note of the IP address that is listed, then check the external IP address at www.portforward.com. Are they the same or different?

it is the same both are 77.127.238.229

**Jason09** · 06-27-2009, 11:43 AM

With that connection, does the PF port checker still say the ports are not open?

dally_lama · 06-27-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason09

With that connection, does the PF port checker still say the ports are not open?

yes, he still claims those ports are not open.
actually my original problem was i could not connect to blizzard's battle.net anymore for some reason and a quick search at their tech support got to me to check ports 6112-6119.

and that is when i encouterd that problem

**Jason09** · 06-27-2009, 07:46 PM

Can you post a screenshot of the page in the router that you forwarded?

johnwill · 06-28-2009, 07:14 AM

If it's still saying the ports are not open, my guess is you either have a software firewall or Internet Security application blocking you.

dally_lama · 06-30-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwill

If it's still saying the ports are not open, my guess is you either have a software firewall or Internet Security application blocking you.

unlikely since ive checked and windows defender is off and the mcaffe firewall if off, and i dont have any other firewalls

dally_lama · 06-30-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason09

Can you post a screenshot of the page in the router that you forwarded?

ofc

**Jason09** · 06-30-2009, 04:51 PM

Have you checked in the WC3 folder to make sure the port settings are correct?

dally_lama · 07-01-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason09

Have you checked in the WC3 folder to make sure the port settings are correct?

no, how do i do that?

**Jason09** · 07-01-2009, 04:20 PM

I would think in one of the files in the C:\Program Files\Blizzard\Warcraft3 folder.

totalmajor · 07-02-2009, 12:57 PM

It doesn't have to do with the WAR3 cause it works on my other computer...
I'm having the exact same problem..

dally_lama · 07-03-2009, 12:47 PM

i recently upgraded my internet connection and the problem was solved so apparently it was some sort of an ISP problem.

to bad i have to succumb to the ISP's reign of terror and pay more money per month to receive the minimum i deserve

thx alot for all your help

**Jason09** · 07-03-2009, 07:18 PM

Since it's now working, you can mark the thread solved by clicking the Mark this Thread as Solved option under Thread Tools.

06-25-2009, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
dally_lama Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: vista	[SOLVED] port problem hello, i have a problem with opening specific ports, i am trying to open ports 6112 - 6119, i used the instructions on portforwwrd.com and yet when i use the telnet command to reach the dest host throught that port it either freeze up or just lose connection, and when i use the port checker program, portforward.com provides it says my port is either closed or unreachable. im running windows vista home premium, i have an edimax DR-6204wg router and a motrolla cable modem. i have no firewall active. can some1 plz help me thx in advance

06-26-2009, 06:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,077 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: port problem If it says the port is closed, the port forwarding is probably working, but the application isn't responding to requests. Does the game work properly if you connect directly to the cable modem? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-26-2009, 08:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,235 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: port problem What is the exact model number of the Motorola modem? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-26-2009, 01:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,235 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: port problem It's possible, but for those ports, it's not all that likely. Connect directly to the modem (you may need to do a power cycle), and then go to start>run (or in Vista, start>all programs>accessories>run.) Type cmd, then in the command prompt ipconfig. Take note of the IP address that is listed, then check the external IP address at www.portforward.com. Are they the same or different? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-27-2009, 11:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,235 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: port problem With that connection, does the PF port checker still say the ports are not open? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-27-2009, 07:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,235 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: port problem Can you post a screenshot of the page in the router that you forwarded? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-28-2009, 07:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,077 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: port problem If it's still saying the ports are not open, my guess is you either have a software firewall or Internet Security application blocking you. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-30-2009, 04:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,235 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: port problem Have you checked in the WC3 folder to make sure the port settings are correct? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

07-01-2009, 04:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,235 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: port problem I would think in one of the files in the C:\Program Files\Blizzard\Warcraft3 folder. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

07-02-2009, 12:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
totalmajor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 OS: Vista SP1	Re: port problem It doesn't have to do with the WAR3 cause it works on my other computer... I'm having the exact same problem..

07-03-2009, 12:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
dally_lama Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: vista	Re: port problem i recently upgraded my internet connection and the problem was solved so apparently it was some sort of an ISP problem. to bad i have to succumb to the ISP's reign of terror and pay more money per month to receive the minimum i deserve thx alot for all your help

07-03-2009, 07:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,235 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: port problem Since it's now working, you can mark the thread solved by clicking the Mark this Thread as Solved option under Thread Tools. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.