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Cancel357
Neighbour
5 years ago

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...
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NFtoBC
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5 years ago

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.

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    Cancel357
    Neighbour
    5 years ago

    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...

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      xray
      Hero
      5 years ago

      Cancel357 How did you check that port 80 is open? AFAIK this is one of the blocked ports.

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