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port forwarding on customer owned modem
I can't forward any ports, and I can't even ping my home computer from outside the local network. It looks from googling that turning off "advanced security" might be the answer, but I can't figure out how to do that. All the instructions say to go to the "security tab", but my Xfinity app doesn't have one. The Overview tab does say that "advanced security" is turned on, and there's a link to click to find out more but it just gets me back to the Overview tab. I'm going to be doing some traveling, and it would be good to be able to get access to the home computer from away.
user_u1aaq0
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2 days ago
Port forwarding can only be done on a router or gateway. A modem does not have this capability. Do you have a gateway or modem and router or just a modem?
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EG
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2 days ago
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Those settings aren't there because the Xfinity App doesn't work with third-party / customer-owned devices. It only works with Xfiinty's rented gateway devices.
Consult the owner's manual from your device's manufacturer to learn how to perform port forwarding.
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EG
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1 day ago
@user_c28j64
Their Advanced Security feature is not in operation with third-party equipment. It only works with their gateways.
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EG
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1 day ago
I'm going to escalate your issue to the Comcast corporate employees (The Digital Care Team) who are available to these boards. They may be able to assist you. Good luck !
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