GHOST-1-EC Posted June 6, 2020 Posted June 6, 2020 For a long time now i've been wondering why when scanning port 3074 on either the console or my laptop on whatismyip or advanced port scanner...... the port always comes up as being closed. What could be the cause of this? Testing via the XR500. Has anyone ever checked to see if specific ports are indeed open..... mine has always showed up as being closed.
RedBull2k Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 When i do this its also closed for me, so i then open utorrent on my computer use the port 3074 in the connection settings, then canyouseeme will work.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 12 hours ago, RedBull2k said: When i do this its also closed for me, so i then open utorrent on my computer use the port 3074 in the connection settings, then canyouseeme will work. It doesnt work for me unfortunately...........what is strange is that in the upnp table...... port 3074 and the port my laptop uses shows as being open but when scanning for it, its comes up as being closed.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 indeed. when yours shows open..... do you notice a difference in your ingame connection?
RedBull2k Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 I have only looked now and again. So i cant really answer. Maybe console blocks those kind of requests for security.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 7, 2020 Author Posted June 7, 2020 When using advanced scanner for windows......and checking the ip of my console to see which ports are open or in use while gaming i get two strange tcp ports but no udp ports or port 3074.
RedBull2k Posted June 7, 2020 Posted June 7, 2020 I have not used that site/program. I'm pretty certain nobody can get a fair test using games console.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 8, 2020 Author Posted June 8, 2020 I used different platforms..... laptop, console and phone all whilst connected to the XR500 and the result remains the same...... port is closed.
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted June 9, 2020 Administrators Posted June 9, 2020 How is your XR setup with your ISP modem/router? Possible it's being blocked there.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 9, 2020 Author Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Netduma Fraser said: How is your XR setup with your ISP modem/router? Possible it's being blocked there. Connection: Isp Router/Modem > XR500 (with static ip which has also been dmz'd in isp router/modem) > All devices connected to the XR wifi and lan ports. I have removed isp router/modem dmz and used upnp but result remains the same. I have no problems connecting to games or any connections issues........ its just bugging me why the ports come up as being closed.
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted June 9, 2020 Administrators Posted June 9, 2020 If you use the DMZ or Port forwarding then I suspect they'll show open but not necessarily with UPnP.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 9, 2020 Author Posted June 9, 2020 Thats just it... they dont show open. Can anyone perhaps try and replicate it and see if the ports are showing as open on a port scanner?
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted June 9, 2020 Administrators Posted June 9, 2020 Could you provide a link for the scanner you're using please? I'll take a look.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 9, 2020 Author Posted June 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, Netduma Fraser said: Could you provide a link for the scanner you're using please? I'll take a look. https://www.whatismyip.com/port-scanner/ This is the one. I also downloaded advanced port scanner for windows.
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted June 10, 2020 Administrators Posted June 10, 2020 Yeah I can't see this working either, does your ISP modem/router still use UPnP at all?
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 10, 2020 Author Posted June 10, 2020 It has upnp and dmz Using either or does not make a difference, lol Are u getting a or any ports to show open on yr end?
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted June 10, 2020 Administrators Posted June 10, 2020 Could you try disabling UPnP on that please, also in WAN Settings untick disable port scan. No I couldn't but UPnP does show open ports so not sure what is going on there - I have an open NAT on games etc which makes me think its more to do with the actual scanning rather than the ports not being open.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 10, 2020 Author Posted June 10, 2020 Result remains the same..... port/s closed. I think i've tried almost everything now, lol
Administrators Netduma Fraser Posted June 10, 2020 Administrators Posted June 10, 2020 Is your NAT open on the consoles/games?
RedBull2k Posted June 10, 2020 Posted June 10, 2020 i can get it to show open, using utorrent. When i preform same test with cod on pc it shows closed, this may be a security feature on pc/console for cod.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 10, 2020 Author Posted June 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Netduma Fraser said: Is your NAT open on the consoles/games? My nat is open yes.
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 10, 2020 Author Posted June 10, 2020 38 minutes ago, RedBull2k said: i can get it to show open, using utorrent. When i preform same test with cod on pc it shows closed, this may be a security feature on pc/console for cod. I saw a youtube clip where this method was used and the port showed as open.... it did it but on my end the port stayed closed.
RedBull2k Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 The port closes when utorrent is exited. To test simply disable firewall on the pc its preformed on. But I guess ur concern is, while playing a game u feel that the ports are closed, and testing it on the above site confirms ur suspicion. First you would need to find some1 that can show open when game is being played, b4 u can go any further. I can not get open this way. I dont think you can but nothing wrong with trying. Good luck
GHOST-1-EC Posted June 11, 2020 Author Posted June 11, 2020 10 hours ago, RedBull2k said: But I guess ur concern is, while playing a game u feel that the ports are closed, and testing it on the above site confirms ur suspicion. This is exactly it, lol I'm going to try and see if i can get the ports to show open on my laptop by the disabling windows firewall as you suggested then run the ps4 through my laptops connection (as i would when doing wireshark captures) and see if it remains closed and how the gameplay feels.
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