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Can't access TrueNAS server from outside of the home network
I am running a TrueNAS server for testing stuff. I just switched to PureFibre Optik Internet and TV. I also have a Netgear Orbi connected to the Telus modem. Neither one is in bridge mode. I have all my smart home devices set up on the Orbi and don't really want to change that. How can I access the server from outside the network? I have a free domain name pointing to the modem, from there I port forwarded to the Orbi, then port forwarded to the server. It doesn't work. Can someone please help me out here.....
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Do a search on the term ‘Blocked ports’ in the Neighbourhood, and you will find a number of discussions on the topic. Telus blocks a number of ports on residential accounts, preventing the operation of various servers. Unless you port forward higher ports, or use a service which initiates the packets from within your network, it is challenging to run a server on Telus residential internet.
I just checked to see if port 80 was open and it is. I should be able to use that but I still can't access the server. I'm sure it's something I'm doing, but I have no idea what I am missing in this equation lol...
