Port forwarding hybrid VPN for a newbie

[Ritchie1909]

Hi everyone,

 

Finally joined the dumsOS gang today with my xr500. Everything is up and running and seems to be running smoothly (yet to test geofencing in game).

I have set up my hybrid VPN and tested this by adding my phone as a device, seems to be working. 

But when playing, I only want certain ports to be forwarded to my PS5. 

Can someone, in simple terms show me how to do this in my advanced settings. 

I see source/destination ports start and end and have no idea what to enter here. Tried looking for previous threads and the numbers are listed but not where to put them! Probably asking a very stupid question here. 

 

Thanks in advance! 

 

[Netduma Fraser]

For a console you'll need to cover the whole device really otherwise it may not work properly.

You can try it though, just port the same port number in every box or for a range, the first number in the first boxes and last in the last boxes.

[Ritchie1909]

13 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said:

For a console you'll need to cover the whole device really otherwise it may not work properly.

You can try it though, just port the same port number in every box or for a range, the first number in the first boxes and last in the last boxes.

Appreciate the response Fraser!

I'm looking to use it in connection with geofencing on call of duty so only want to send the ports that make the game think I'm in my VPN location but not actually move me. 

From an old thread these are the rules suggested

"Source 1-65535 dest 3074 tcp/udp

 

Source 1-65535 dest 443 tcp"

 

But other have mentioned one further rule. 

Thanks!

[Ritchie1909]

1 hour ago, Ritchie1909 said:

Appreciate the response Fraser!

I'm looking to use it in connection with geofencing on call of duty so only want to send the ports that make the game think I'm in my VPN location but not actually move me. 

From an old thread these are the rules suggested

"Source 1-65535 dest 3074 tcp/udp

 

Source 1-65535 dest 443 tcp"

 

But other have mentioned one further rule. 

Thanks!

Apologies for the double post Fraser but now my "add service" bit on the hybrid VPN is greyed out for some reason. 

 

So I can't enter ports. 

[Netduma Fraser]

You'll need to delete it from HVPN, go to Device Manager, change it to a PC then you can add it and make those changes

[Ritchie1909]

6 minutes ago, Netduma Fraser said:

You'll need to delete it from HVPN, go to Device Manager, change it to a PC then you can add it and make those changes

Thanks Fraser! That has opened it up. 

As I say, this is all a bit new to me. 

Can you confirm if this is how I input them? And if the ports listed are correct?

 

Sorry for the multitude of questions. 

[Netduma Fraser]

No worries, that's what I'm here for, put number 1 in the first box and then you're good

[Ritchie1909]

23 minutes ago, Netduma Fraser said:

No worries, that's what I'm here for, put number 1 in the first box and then you're good

And both numbers for destination port remain the same? 

So my second one, my screen would read

Source

Start: 1

End: 65535

Dest

Start: 443

End: 443

Protocol: TCP

 

Is this right? 

 

 

 

[Netduma Fraser]

Yes that's correct

[Ritchie1909]

9 hours ago, Netduma Fraser said:

Yes that's correct

You're a hero! Thanks so much, it's working a treat! 

One final probably stupid question. I've set up and left the vpn enabled. 

If I use the dumaos app to sort my geofence, will the VPN remain enabled? Or do I have to do this from a laptop before every gaming session? 

Or am I best just not opening dumaos at all now it has the settings I want? 

Thanks 

[Netduma Fraser]

Great to hear that! If you leave the VPN enabled it will likely time out eventually so I'd suggest just disabling it after you've finished and then enabling it again when you play. Switching the method by which you access the interface though won't affect the VPN being enabled.

You can set it and forget it for the most part if you'd like to yes

[L2W]

HI @Ritchie1909
I just happened to NOTICE, you mention Configuring for Call Of Duty on your PS5?

On 1/30/2025 at 5:46 PM, Ritchie1909 said:

I only want certain ports to be forwarded to my PS5. 

And then i also notice you are CONFIGURING your PS5 with the wrong ports , the screenshot below will only cause issues instead of solutions to your task  you are trying to initiate and complete. Notice PORT 3074........... Well congratulations as you have setup your XBOX Live Services to run perfec............ wait a minute but your on PS5? .. Im not being a dingaling, Just wanted to try and click and clack with some humor is all.
But seriously easy fix, prioritize ports 3478-3480 (UDP & TCP) instead of 3074.

On 1/31/2025 at 10:38 AM, Ritchie1909 said:

Hope you at least laughed , if not then i was never here and just fyi if your logs  do detect port 3074 , then someone else in your household is playing either on an XBOX or a PC, because PS5 doesn't use Port 3074. If you got it to work , then i apologize , just one dude trying to help out the next dude.

Take care hope this helped! ,
L2W!

[Ritchie1909]

1 hour ago, L2W said:

HI @Ritchie1909
I just happened to NOTICE, you mention Configuring for Call Of Duty on your PS5?

And then i also notice you are CONFIGURING your PS5 with the wrong ports , the screenshot below will only cause issues instead of solutions to your task  you are trying to initiate and complete. Notice PORT 3074........... Well congratulations as you have setup your XBOX Live Services to run perfec............ wait a minute but your on PS5? .. Im not being a dingaling, Just wanted to try and click and clack with some humor is all.
But seriously easy fix, prioritize ports 3478-3480 (UDP & TCP) instead of 3074.

Hope you at least laughed , if not then i was never here and just fyi if your logs  do detect port 3074 , then someone else in your household is playing either on an XBOX or a PC, because PS5 doesn't use Port 3074. If you got it to work , then i apologize , just one dude trying to help out the next dude.
 

Hi mate,

Really appreciate the response! I actually have managed to get it working with the above. The game has the location set to the VPN location but my ping is still 14 and geofenced so it seems to be working fine. 

What impact would changing to your suggested ports have? 

 

[L2W]

11 hours ago, Ritchie1909 said:

Hi mate,

Really appreciate the response! I actually have managed to get it working with the above. The game has the location set to the VPN location but my ping is still 14 and geofenced so it seems to be working fine. 

What impact would changing to your suggested ports have? 

 

Hey @Ritchie1909, That's amazing , im glad to hear that . May i ask what vpn provider you are using ? I also may want to try this lol. But Mainly my concern is your not getting the full use of the features and primarily , well 3074 is for xbox and PS5 doesnt use that port... Just wanted to help, but in my honest opinion, if it works , then it works lol. I most likely wouldn't change a thing if it works. But ill give you a  more detailed explanatnion (boring mumbo-jumbo (lecture style lol) I did list the ports i would use but, again up to you and your's seems to be doing just fine, id leave it lol. Take care man.                                                                                                 

XBOX

Port 3074 (TCP/UDP) is primarily used for online gaming and NAT traversal, particularly for Xbox Live and some PC games.
1. Xbox Live Gaming (Main Usage) - Xbox consoles (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) use UDP 3074 as the primary port for connecting to Xbox Live.
    This port is required for multiplayer gaming, voice chat, matchmaking, and NAT Type Open status.

2. Call of Duty & Other Online Games - Many Call of Duty games (on PC and consoles) use UDP 3074 for matchmaking and peer-to-peer (P2P) connections.
    Some older PlayStation games also used this port, but it is not a primary PlayStation Network (PSN) port.

3. NAT Traversal & Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networking -  3074 (UDP/TCP) helps manage NAT traversal, allowing game clients to communicate across different network types.
    If 3074 is blocked, players might experience strict or moderate NAT, causing connectivity issues.

4. Windows PC Gaming & Game Services - Some PC games (e.g., Call of Duty, Destiny 2) also use port 3074 for online multiplayer functionality.

Port    Protocol    Purpose
3074    UDP    Primary gaming traffic (Xbox Live, Call of Duty, P2P matchmaking)
3074    TCP    Xbox Live authentication, game server communication

PS5  (Specifically referring all information below to the PlayStation 5)
 

PS5 Does Not Use Port 3074 by Default
Port 3074 is mainly used by Xbox and PC for Call of Duty and other P2P multiplayer games.
PlayStation uses ports 3478-3480 for gaming and voice chat.

Call of Duty on PS5 Uses Different Ports
While some versions of Call of Duty (on PS4 and PC) use port 3074, the PS5 version typically does not rely on it.
Instead, Call of Duty on PS5 may use UDP 3076, UDP 3478-3479

Ports 3478-3480 (both TCP and UDP) are used by PlayStation Network (PSN) and PlayStation consoles (PS4/PS5) for:
1. PlayStation Network Communication (Sign-In, Multiplayer, Party Chat) - These ports handle PlayStation Network (PSN) login, matchmaking, and online gaming services.
    Without proper access to these ports, you may experience NAT issues, trouble connecting to lobbies, or problems with voice chat.

2. NAT Traversal & P2P Connectivity - These ports help with peer-to-peer (P2P) game connections when servers aren't directly handling game traffic.
    They assist in NAT traversal, meaning they help connect players across different NAT types.

3. PlayStation Party Chat & Voice Communication - PlayStation voice chat (Party Chat) relies heavily on ports 3478 and 3479 (UDP).
    If these ports are blocked, you might not hear others or they might not hear you.

Breakdown by Port Type:
Port Number    Protocol    Purpose
3478-3479 ------    UDP ---- Game traffic, matchmaking, voice chat
3480 ---------------    TCP ---- PlayStation Network (PSN) authentication & communication
3076 ---------------    UDP --- Call of Duty-specific port on PlayStation

[Ritchie1909]

12 minutes ago, L2W said:

Hey @Ritchie1909, That's amazing , im glad to hear that . May i ask what vpn provider you are using ? I also may want to try this lol. But Mainly my concern is your not getting the full use of the features and primarily , well 3074 is for xbox and PS5 doesnt use that port... Just wanted to help, but in my honest opinion, if it works , then it works lol. I most likely wouldn't change a thing if it works. But ill give you a  more detailed explanatnion (boring mumbo-jumbo (lecture style lol) I did list the ports i would use but, again up to you and your's seems to be doing just fine, id leave it lol. Take care man.                                                                                                 

XBOX

Port 3074 (TCP/UDP) is primarily used for online gaming and NAT traversal, particularly for Xbox Live and some PC games.
1. Xbox Live Gaming (Main Usage) - Xbox consoles (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) use UDP 3074 as the primary port for connecting to Xbox Live.
    This port is required for multiplayer gaming, voice chat, matchmaking, and NAT Type Open status.

2. Call of Duty & Other Online Games - Many Call of Duty games (on PC and consoles) use UDP 3074 for matchmaking and peer-to-peer (P2P) connections.
    Some older PlayStation games also used this port, but it is not a primary PlayStation Network (PSN) port.

3. NAT Traversal & Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Networking -  3074 (UDP/TCP) helps manage NAT traversal, allowing game clients to communicate across different network types.
    If 3074 is blocked, players might experience strict or moderate NAT, causing connectivity issues.

4. Windows PC Gaming & Game Services - Some PC games (e.g., Call of Duty, Destiny 2) also use port 3074 for online multiplayer functionality.

Port    Protocol    Purpose
3074    UDP    Primary gaming traffic (Xbox Live, Call of Duty, P2P matchmaking)
3074    TCP    Xbox Live authentication, game server communication

PS5  (Specifically referring all information below to the PlayStation 5)
 

PS5 Does Not Use Port 3074 by Default
Port 3074 is mainly used by Xbox and PC for Call of Duty and other P2P multiplayer games.
PlayStation uses ports 3478-3480 for gaming and voice chat.

Call of Duty on PS5 Uses Different Ports
While some versions of Call of Duty (on PS4 and PC) use port 3074, the PS5 version typically does not rely on it.
Instead, Call of Duty on PS5 may use UDP 3076, UDP 3478-3479

Ports 3478-3480 (both TCP and UDP) are used by PlayStation Network (PSN) and PlayStation consoles (PS4/PS5) for:
1. PlayStation Network Communication (Sign-In, Multiplayer, Party Chat) - These ports handle PlayStation Network (PSN) login, matchmaking, and online gaming services.
    Without proper access to these ports, you may experience NAT issues, trouble connecting to lobbies, or problems with voice chat.

2. NAT Traversal & P2P Connectivity - These ports help with peer-to-peer (P2P) game connections when servers aren't directly handling game traffic.
    They assist in NAT traversal, meaning they help connect players across different NAT types.

3. PlayStation Party Chat & Voice Communication - PlayStation voice chat (Party Chat) relies heavily on ports 3478 and 3479 (UDP).
    If these ports are blocked, you might not hear others or they might not hear you.

Breakdown by Port Type:
Port Number    Protocol    Purpose
3478-3479 ------    UDP ---- Game traffic, matchmaking, voice chat
3480 ---------------    TCP ---- PlayStation Network (PSN) authentication & communication
3076 ---------------    UDP --- Call of Duty-specific port on PlayStation

Hi there

I actually really appreciate all the information as I'm genuinely enjoying learning about this all as I do this all for the first time. 

I've tried this with both Express and PIA (lots of different config files). 

On the duma, I've changed my ps5 to a PC rather than a console to allow me to enter specific rules. Then I've forwarded only the ports that I've listed above to the PS5. 

In game, my location shows as the VPN location but I geofence and my ping remains at 14, locked to my specific server. I'm UK based so location can say Singapore but my ping is 10-16 on the London server. 

 

Now, I had been using the router, both for ping and an attempt to ease the games strict sbmm. I've noticed zero difference on the second front but my location does change. I might give this a second try with your suggested ports. 

 

To be clear, I don't want all VPN traffic to pass through the ports, only those that tell the game my location. 

[L2W]

1 minute ago, Ritchie1909 said:

Hi there

I actually really appreciate all the information as I'm genuinely enjoying learning about this all as I do this all for the first time. 

I've tried this with both Express and PIA (lots of different config files). 

On the duma, I've changed my ps5 to a PC rather than a console to allow me to enter specific rules. Then I've forwarded only the ports that I've listed above to the PS5. 

In game, my location shows as the VPN location but I geofence and my ping remains at 14, locked to my specific server. I'm UK based so location can say Singapore but my ping is 10-16 on the London server. 

 

Now, I had been using the router, both for ping and an attempt to ease the games strict sbmm. I've noticed zero difference on the second front but my location does change. I might give this a second try with your suggested ports. 

 

To be clear, I don't want all VPN traffic to pass through the ports, only those that tell the game my location. 

Right i understand what you are saying. And you mentioned something i honestly looked over. You switched your PS5 to PC. Your setup is perfect. I wouldn't change at thing. My mistake port 3074 UDP , very much needed, sorry for the confusion

[Ritchie1909]

Just now, L2W said:

Right i understand what you are saying. And you mentioned something i honestly looked over. You switched your PS5 to PC. Your setup is perfect. I wouldn't change at thing. My mistake port 3074 UDP , very much needed, sorry for the confusion

No worries mate! Still appreciate the efforts to help! 

It has taught me a little about the ports I'd nothing else!

Have a good one!