Open Ports (Dedicated Server) Questions

[Arrowjmax4]

I want to run a dedicated server but I can't open the right ports, i have tried over and over and got close but it still wont work. Anyways before i moved and had a different router i could run servers without having to open ports or anything, but it was a better router I think, Netgear which are quite well known for gaming. Im moving back there and will be using that router again.

Questions:
1. When routers are known for letting all ports in, like some say great for gaming or ill get a open nat type on some games, should ports need to be opened for them.

[JamieP]

You should never open all ports on your router except for short term diagnostics. You need to setup the port forwarding or virtual server. That is the usual terminology depending on the router. In some cases, you may have to restart your router. I use an Asus router and it works fine.

If you get stuck let me know.

PS.

Make sure you open the ports on your firewall on the server as well.