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Port Forwarding Server Issue
Hey All, I am trying to get Port Forwarding to work on my Technicolor NH20T Modem/Router so I can access Plex. I am able to connect to plex externally but only via a Relay connection. I will list my...
You won't be able to connect to your own server / external IP from your own connection. It's blocked at the network level for all accounts / connections. Only way to test is to connect from an outside connection like cellular or a device connecting through a VPN.
It will also depend if your NH20T has a regular public IP. If you access your modem settings at 192.168.1.254, does the WAN IP there match the IP you see if you go to https://www.whatismyip.com/ ?
Update, Nighthawk was on the right track. My internet was CGNAT'd so thats why i wasnt able to get a direct connection.
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Thanks for the update. Way to go, Nighthawk!
