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[Archis136]

Hiya
I have been trying to create a server on minecraft which im told needs to be "Port Forwarded" Ive been following tutorials but nothings working. According to most tutorials I have to go to Advanced/Gaming and "add a Game Rule" but after im done, the port still doesnt open. Is there something im missing? Please Help!

[FurryNutz]

Welcome!
What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on routers web page under status.
What region are you located?
Are you wired or wireless connected to the router?

What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
What ISP Modem do you have? Stand Alone or built in router?
What ISP Modem make and model do you have?
If this modem has a built in router, it's best to bridge the modem. Having 2 routers on the same line can cause connection problems.
To tell if the modem is bridged or not, look at the routers web page, Status/Device Info/Wan Section, if there is a 192.168.0.# address in the WAN IP address field, then the modem is not bridged.
If the modem can't be bridged then see if the modem has a DMZ option and input the IP address the router gets from the modem and put that into the modems DMZ.

Some things to try:
Turn off ALL QoS or Disable Traffic Shaping (DIR only) GameFuel (DGL only and if ON.) options. Advanced/QoS or Gamefuel.
Turn off Advanced DNS Services if you have this option under Setup/Internet/Manual.
Turn on DNS Relay under Setup/Networking.
Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices ON the router. Setup/Networking
Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.
Set Firewall settings to Endpoint Independent for TCP and UDP under Advanced/Firewall.
Enable uPnP and Multi-cast Streaming under Advanced/Networking.

Turn off all anti virus and firewall programs on PC while testing. 3rd party firewalls are not generally needed when using routers as they are effective on blocking malicious inbound traffic.
Turn off all devices accept for one wired PC while testing.

Check cable between Modem and Router, swap out to be sure. Cat6 is recommended.

Can review the gaming, gamefule and QoS settings stickies for XBL in the FAQ Library. The ports are for XBL however if you use MineCraft ports, im sure they would work as well.
FAQ Library: FAQ Library
Ensure you are actually using the ports by having the gaming application going when checking the ports. You'll get false readings on ports if there not being used actively when checking port status.

[XS]

How are you exactly trying to set up PF? Is this for PC or Xbox?
Here is a screen shot of what PF should look like for MC, just click add and save settings then reboot!
You will need to reserve an IP for the device (PC/Xbox) and enter that IP address in the IP address box