Cant get Bittorrent or Slslk to port forward

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by FED UP, Mar 9, 2010.

  1. FED UP

    FED UP MajorGeek

    I have searched many threads on this site and other sites, followed instructions on numerous documentation manuals . I am trying to forward 2 different ports for two different programs to connect to the internet yet, it does not seem to be working. I am running Windows 7 64 bit, I have a 2WireHGV-B (AT&T Firmware) router. I have disabled windows firewall, setup my router multiple times exactly as per instructions on http://www.portforward.com/ . I have done this many times over the years with success, and have even done it with this very same computer and this very same copy of Windows 7 . I am running Comodo antivirus/firewall. The Comodo is not the issue, as the ports test closed even when I have Comodo turned off. I am certain that I have them forwarded correctly in th router, as I have done this many times in the past.

    Again, quickly : Windows 7 firewall is disabled, Router is set up properly, yet 2 separate ports show as being closed even when my comodo firewall is turned off .

    I am not new to this, but i am getting frustrated. If anyone can offer any help, it would be GREATLY appreciated. Time to go to work now ! Thanks !
    :major
     
  2. thesmokingun

    thesmokingun MajorGeek

    windows firewall should be disabled when a 3rd party firewall is installed. I have a sneaky suspicion that even tho comodo is turned off, it's still somehow affecting the port forwarding. unistall it (i know seems unnecessary, but cant hurt to try) and see if the ports are open.

    and just double check that you have the forwarded ports (both udp and tcp) going to the correct ip (your computer)
     
  3. FED UP

    FED UP MajorGeek

    You were correct. Bonus points for you. I guess ill go back to an older firewall/antivirus combination that i had no problems with. Comodo's firewall settings is retardedly complicated . I thought I had it set to allow the programs to access the internet via the ports, and it would even show that the settings were in fact in effect, yet it was the Comodo that was causing the trouble.
    Thanks alot, It would have taken me a long time to figure this one out. I would have never guessed that once i shut off Comodo that it would still affect my ports.
    Thanks a ton !
     

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