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Port Forwarding Not Actually Forwarding Port
Port Forwarding Not Actually Forwarding Port
2026-05-25 16:13:03 - last edited 2 weeks ago
Tags: #Network Connectivity #Port Forwarding
Model: Archer BE550  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.2.3 Build 20260127 rel.53303(4555)

Port forwarding through Advanced>NAT Forwarding>Port Forwarding has been doing nothing. I used multiple port checkers but still the port is not open. I did use STEP 3: https://www.tp-link.com/nordic/support/faq/1379/ 

AND on:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tIUts0fyFk

but to no avail. The port is still not open.


I tried add one more port, and it didn't seem work either. I wonder what is happening. The real reason is that the game hosting that worked before is no longer working. I tried without windows firewall, and it is now private. The port is open there too, and I couldn't use the browser tester.

I use Archer BE550 V1, what now?

 

EDIT. Did reduce the repetition of words.

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2026-05-28 17:58:04 - last edited 2 weeks ago

  @YoVissy 

 

Then I don't understand why you can't reach your PC.

 

I just updated my own BE550 to firmware version 1.2.3 Build 20260127 as well and checked it. Port forwarding still works fine for me.

 

As a last resort you could try the "DMZ" feature of the BE550 (also in the NAT Forwarding menu). When enabled, this feature forwards all incoming connections for which there are no other NAT forwarding rules configured to the device whose IP address is entered in the entry field. Make sure the firewall of the PC is active when you set it as the DMZ host.

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Re:Port Forwarding Not Actually Forwarding Port
2026-05-25 18:08:23

  @YoVissy 

 

Hi,

 

So, you are running a game hosting server on a Windows PC that is connected to the LAN of your Archer BE550. Is that correct?

 

Is 80.220.229.228 the "Internet IP Address" of your Archer BE550 or do you have another NAT router connected before the BE550?
 

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Re:Port Forwarding Not Actually Forwarding Port
2026-05-27 20:27:12

  @woozle 

 

That is correct. I have used "Adress Reservation" and Port Forwarding. IP is always same for that Windows PC. 

 

My Internet IP address is from Archer BE550 80.220.229.228.

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Re:Port Forwarding Not Actually Forwarding Port
2026-05-27 21:08:25

  @YoVissy 

 

Have you already verified that you can still reach your BE550 from the Internet? The easiest method would be to activate the BE550's "Remote Management" for a minute or two and check that the router login screen can be accessed from the Internet. (menu Advanced -> System -> Administration -> Remote Management)
 

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Re:Port Forwarding Not Actually Forwarding Port
2026-05-27 21:16:30

  @woozle 

 

I did try it with my phone from mobile network. Did use "remote management" default port. It worked well.

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Re:Port Forwarding Not Actually Forwarding Port-Solution
2026-05-28 17:58:04 - last edited 2 weeks ago

  @YoVissy 

 

Then I don't understand why you can't reach your PC.

 

I just updated my own BE550 to firmware version 1.2.3 Build 20260127 as well and checked it. Port forwarding still works fine for me.

 

As a last resort you could try the "DMZ" feature of the BE550 (also in the NAT Forwarding menu). When enabled, this feature forwards all incoming connections for which there are no other NAT forwarding rules configured to the device whose IP address is entered in the entry field. Make sure the firewall of the PC is active when you set it as the DMZ host.

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Re:Port Forwarding Not Actually Forwarding Port
3 weeks ago - last edited 3 weeks ago

  @YoVissy 

I’m having the same issue on my Archer BE550 V1. Port forwarding rules are configured correctly, but external port checkers still show the ports as closed. Could this be related to G555 or perhaps CGNAT, ISP restrictions, or a firmware issue? Any additional troubleshooting steps would be appreciated.

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Re:Port Forwarding Not Actually Forwarding Port
2 weeks ago

 

@kelvincarter63 Have you tried the following suggestions?

woozle wrote

  @YoVissy 

 

Then I don't understand why you can't reach your PC.

 

I just updated my own BE550 to firmware version 1.2.3 Build 20260127 as well and checked it. Port forwarding still works fine for me.

 

As a last resort you could try the "DMZ" feature of the BE550 (also in the NAT Forwarding menu). When enabled, this feature forwards all incoming connections for which there are no other NAT forwarding rules configured to the device whose IP address is entered in the entry field. Make sure the firewall of the PC is active when you set it as the DMZ host.

 

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