Vista - which computer to port forward to?

03-17-2008

On my home network I have 2 computers behind a nat router/firewall.
Foldershare synching only worked after I disabled the firewall so I think
that means I have to configure port forwarding. I think I have to forward
these ports (80, 443, 6571, 8000).

My question is which of my two PC's do I forward these ports to?

Any help is appreciated.

03-18-2008

What firewall are you using? FolderShare should work through most firewalls.

"todlarson" wrote:

Quote:

> On my home network I have 2 computers behind a nat router/firewall.
> Foldershare synching only worked after I disabled the firewall so I think
> that means I have to configure port forwarding. I think I have to forward
> these ports (80, 443, 6571, 8000).
>
> My question is which of my two PC's do I forward these ports to?
>
> Any help is appreciated.
>
>

03-18-2008

"Jeremy Epling [MSFT]" wrote:

Quote:

> What firewall are you using? FolderShare should work through most firewalls.
>

I'm using the firewall that comes with the Netgear Router.

03-18-2008

Since the client is now syncing, I don't think we can diagnose the orginal
problem. If you foward those ports, syncing will happen without going through
our relay servers. If you router supports UPnP this should happen
automatically. Please post back if you run into more issues.
--
Jeremy Epling
Lead Program Manager - Windows Live FolderShare

"todlarson" wrote:

Quote:

>
>
> "Jeremy Epling [MSFT]" wrote:
>

Quote:

> > What firewall are you using? FolderShare should work through most firewalls.
> >

> I'm using the firewall that comes with the Netgear Router.

03-17-2008	#1 (permalink)
todlarson n/a posts	which computer to port forward to? On my home network I have 2 computers behind a nat router/firewall. Foldershare synching only worked after I disabled the firewall so I think that means I have to configure port forwarding. I think I have to forward these ports (80, 443, 6571, 8000). My question is which of my two PC's do I forward these ports to? Any help is appreciated.
My System Specs

03-18-2008	#2 (permalink)
Jeremy Epling [MSFT] n/a posts	RE: which computer to port forward to? What firewall are you using? FolderShare should work through most firewalls. "todlarson" wrote: Quote: > On my home network I have 2 computers behind a nat router/firewall. > Foldershare synching only worked after I disabled the firewall so I think > that means I have to configure port forwarding. I think I have to forward > these ports (80, 443, 6571, 8000). > > My question is which of my two PC's do I forward these ports to? > > Any help is appreciated. > >
My System Specs

03-18-2008	#3 (permalink)
todlarson n/a posts	RE: which computer to port forward to? "Jeremy Epling [MSFT]" wrote: Quote: > What firewall are you using? FolderShare should work through most firewalls. > I'm using the firewall that comes with the Netgear Router.
My System Specs

03-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
Jeremy Epling [MSFT] n/a posts	RE: which computer to port forward to? Since the client is now syncing, I don't think we can diagnose the orginal problem. If you foward those ports, syncing will happen without going through our relay servers. If you router supports UPnP this should happen automatically. Please post back if you run into more issues. -- Jeremy Epling Lead Program Manager - Windows Live FolderShare "todlarson" wrote: Quote: > > > "Jeremy Epling [MSFT]" wrote: > Quote: > > What firewall are you using? FolderShare should work through most firewalls. > > > I'm using the firewall that comes with the Netgear Router.
My System Specs

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Port Problem with Routed Computer	Vista print fax & scan
possible to forward port on a wireless connection?	Vista General
is not set up to establish a connection on port "world wide web service (HTTP)" with this computer	Vista networking & sharing
Does Microsoft have an alternate port to port 25 for sending email	Vista mail
how do i port forward	Vista security