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jin735
Newbie Caller
3 years ago
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Home Internet - Open ports for external access

Hello, I’m using FAST 5688W 5G Gateway and it seems that there is no advanced network settings on the admin page(192.168.12.1). I need to open some ports for RDP and setup port forwarding. Please a...
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    copz1998
    3 years ago

    @jin735 you will need to use a router like a Netgear MR60 that you can use for Wi-Fi and Ethernet and have the ability to configure port forwarding and alike. the T-Mobile gateway is just a gateway/access to their cellular network for internet access. 
     

    I hope this helps!

     

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MyTruElectric
Network Novice
2 years ago

From what I was told, T-Mobile uses a single ip for multiple devices/accounts. so if they opened up a port for one user it would be opening it up for several making it less secure for others.

I have no idea if this is true but I was them told if I got a business' account and a different router i might be able to. so far no luck. I need ports open so bad. 

 

Edit: it might be called CGNAT (Carrier-Grade NAT)