Port Forwarding with Mobile broadband. . . Totally stumped!

keysofanxiety · 06-22-2009, 12:51 PM

Hello everyone! Well, as you could guess from my thread, I'm trying to forward a port in order to get a few quicker downloads. However, the broadband I'm using is T-Mobile mobile broadband, so when I search for my router in order to configure forwarding a port, T Mobile broadband does not come up as a router!

Furthermore, when I tried to configure the IP in order for it to stay static, it simply doesn't work: I'm not too sure as to the mechanics of mobile broadband, but I suspect that due to the mechanics of mobile broadband, the IP address simply changes every time I log on. . . Therefore, even when I've configured the TCP/IP settings in the Network Connections, and saves the configuration, it always defaults back to "Obtain an IP address automatically".

Now, I've been on countless sites on how to forward a port, but it seems that nothing is working. I admit, I'm a bit new to the whole 'port forwarding', as I've just recently purchased the internet. . . The port I use for incoming connections is not open, and I can't for the life of me figure out what to do.

As aforementioned, Mobile Broadband does not seem to appear on any websites or programs, so I'm finding it a little tricky, to say the least, to configure the port. . .

I've tried contacting my ISP, but they seem rather reluctant to reply. I've also put the configuration of 'Maximum bps' on the modem configuration to full, as well. Apparently, this cursed T-Mobile is a maximum speed of 3.6 Mbps, I have perfect connection, but it seems the limit of my downloading bandwidth is around about 200kB/s, (which I barely ever get anyway), and, well, lets face it, that's pretty slow

Please, if there is anything anybody could suggest, I would be more than happy to try it! I am totally desperate, and rather infuriated.

Thank you all very much for your time reading this! I'm in a bit of a pickle, as you can probably understand!

**Jason09** · 06-22-2009, 04:53 PM

For what specific program are you trying to forward for?

keysofanxiety · 06-23-2009, 02:05 AM

I'm trying to configure for uTorrent.

**Jason09** · 06-23-2009, 08:42 AM

We do not support help for P2P applications (check the forum Rules.)
Expect this thread to be locked within the next 12 hours.

**johnwill** · 06-23-2009, 11:15 AM

Well, it's closed in slightly less than 12 hours.

Please review the Tech Support Forum Rules & Conduct, and you'll see we provide no support for P2P applications here at TSF.

Closed.

**johnwill** · 06-23-2009, 11:15 AM

Well, it's closed in slightly less than 12 hours.

Please review the Tech Support Forum Rules & Conduct, and you'll see we provide no support for P2P applications here at TSF.

Closed.

06-22-2009, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
keysofanxiety Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Service Pack 2/Windows 7 Beta 1	Port Forwarding with Mobile broadband. . . Totally stumped! Hello everyone! Well, as you could guess from my thread, I'm trying to forward a port in order to get a few quicker downloads. However, the broadband I'm using is T-Mobile mobile broadband, so when I search for my router in order to configure forwarding a port, T Mobile broadband does not come up as a router! Furthermore, when I tried to configure the IP in order for it to stay static, it simply doesn't work: I'm not too sure as to the mechanics of mobile broadband, but I suspect that due to the mechanics of mobile broadband, the IP address simply changes every time I log on. . . Therefore, even when I've configured the TCP/IP settings in the Network Connections, and saves the configuration, it always defaults back to "Obtain an IP address automatically". Now, I've been on countless sites on how to forward a port, but it seems that nothing is working. I admit, I'm a bit new to the whole 'port forwarding', as I've just recently purchased the internet. . . The port I use for incoming connections is not open, and I can't for the life of me figure out what to do. As aforementioned, Mobile Broadband does not seem to appear on any websites or programs, so I'm finding it a little tricky, to say the least, to configure the port. . . I've tried contacting my ISP, but they seem rather reluctant to reply. I've also put the configuration of 'Maximum bps' on the modem configuration to full, as well. Apparently, this cursed T-Mobile is a maximum speed of 3.6 Mbps, I have perfect connection, but it seems the limit of my downloading bandwidth is around about 200kB/s, (which I barely ever get anyway), and, well, lets face it, that's pretty slow Please, if there is anything anybody could suggest, I would be more than happy to try it! I am totally desperate, and rather infuriated. Thank you all very much for your time reading this! I'm in a bit of a pickle, as you can probably understand!

06-22-2009, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,348 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Port Forwarding with Mobile broadband. . . Totally stumped! For what specific program are you trying to forward for? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-23-2009, 02:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
keysofanxiety Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP Service Pack 2/Windows 7 Beta 1	Re: Port Forwarding with Mobile broadband. . . Totally stumped! I'm trying to configure for uTorrent.

06-23-2009, 08:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,348 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Port Forwarding with Mobile broadband. . . Totally stumped! We do not support help for P2P applications (check the forum Rules.) Expect this thread to be locked within the next 12 hours. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

06-23-2009, 11:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Port Forwarding with Mobile broadband. . . Totally stumped! Well, it's closed in slightly less than 12 hours. Please review the Tech Support Forum Rules & Conduct, and you'll see we provide no support for P2P applications here at TSF. Closed. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-23-2009, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Port Forwarding with Mobile broadband. . . Totally stumped! Well, it's closed in slightly less than 12 hours. Please review the Tech Support Forum Rules & Conduct, and you'll see we provide no support for P2P applications here at TSF. Closed. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience