Open ports on 10.6

iscameron · iscameron #1 (**permalink**)

04-20-2011, 01:05 PM

Hey
Im trying to optimize my settings in Transmission, however I cannot find a single open port in my firewall. I used an online tester and it also came up saying I have no open ports.

I realize that I can allow certain applications access through my firewall but after removing and re adding Transmission to that list in numerous ways I am still unable to find an open port.

Is there any way to open a specific port? Could this be a problem with my ISP? I feel as if they would not block every single port so I figure this is an OSX problem.

Also, I am using an Airport Extreme base station with a hidden network; doubt thats the problem but the more information the better right?

Thanks for any help provided

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

04-20-2011, 01:07 PM

You need to open the ports on your router, not in the os. What router do you have~?

iscameron · iscameron #3 (**permalink**)

04-20-2011, 01:15 PM

Im using a Webstar Modem and an Airpot Extreme.... Sorry i must have edited the thread while you were responding

iscameron · iscameron #4 (**permalink**)

04-20-2011, 01:30 PM

I just attempted to use Airport Utility>Manual Setup>Advanced>Port Mapping

Originally I Set up the port as File Sharing and that did not Open the port for Transmission

I tried FTP next and that was Successful

Kevriano · Kevriano #5 (**permalink**)

04-20-2011, 02:29 PM

Glad it's sorted.

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iscameron #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 63 Mac Specs: 15" Macbook Pro 2.66 GHz,13'' macbook white, 20" iMac, 16GB iPhone 3G white.	04-20-2011, 01:05 PM Hey Im trying to optimize my settings in Transmission, however I cannot find a single open port in my firewall. I used an online tester and it also came up saying I have no open ports. I realize that I can allow certain applications access through my firewall but after removing and re adding Transmission to that list in numerous ways I am still unable to find an open port. Is there any way to open a specific port? Could this be a problem with my ISP? I feel as if they would not block every single port so I figure this is an OSX problem. Also, I am using an Airport Extreme base station with a hidden network; doubt thats the problem but the more information the better right? Thanks for any help provided
	QUOTE Thanks

iscameron #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 63 Mac Specs: 15" Macbook Pro 2.66 GHz,13'' macbook white, 20" iMac, 16GB iPhone 3G white.	04-20-2011, 01:30 PM I just attempted to use Airport Utility>Manual Setup>Advanced>Port Mapping Originally I Set up the port as File Sharing and that did not Open the port for Transmission I tried FTP next and that was Successful
	QUOTE Thanks

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