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    I am trying to setup up my BT Homehub 5 router for remote access. Do I need to open any of the UDP Ports? (User Datagram Protocol) I understand that I need to open up Ports, 80,443,3389 and 4125 TCP's. BT have stated that it is unusual for the UDP Ports not to be opened. Unfortunately I have very limited experience in this area. 

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    S.Mitcham

    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:39 AM

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    Hi,

    Assuming your router is uPnP, WHS 2011 will try (and often succeed) to set up the required port forwarding itself. Should this fail then you need only forward ports 80 and 443 with the TCP protocol. Port 3389 is only needed if you want to RDP to your Server Desktop (and my introduce some security risk therefore).

    Good luck,
    Umf

    • Marked as answer by Mitch4866 Friday, April 3, 2015 12:54 PM
    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:48 AM
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    Hi Umf,

    Thank you very much for your prompt response, it is greatly appreciated. I spoke to BT this morning and they mentioned the UDP. Have you any knowledge regarding those ports? Do I still need to open up port 4125?

    Kind Regards

    Steve

    S.Mitcham

    • Marked as answer by Mitch4866 Friday, April 3, 2015 12:54 PM
    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:55 AM
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    Not to my knowledge and I am certain I have not forwarded 4125. IIRC, that port was required for WHS v1 only.

    Wrt UDP, I can only speculate that many do not actually know what is required and therefore open both (TCP & UDP) but AFAIK you do not need UDP.

    I suggest you simply try with 80 and 443 and TCP only and let us know how it goes.

    • Proposed as answer by Justin Gu Thursday, April 2, 2015 9:53 AM
    • Marked as answer by Justin Gu Friday, April 3, 2015 2:56 AM
    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 11:48 AM
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    Hi Steve,

    As Umf mentioned, if UPnP is supported, Windows Home Server may be able to automatically configure the broadband router. If the router does not support UPnP, you must manually configure router to forward ports to the IP address of your Windows Home Server. Please also refer to following article and check if can help you.

    Windows Home Server Router Setup

    Best regards,

    Justin Gu

    Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help. If you have feedback for TechNet Support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com.

    • Proposed as answer by Justin Gu Thursday, April 2, 2015 9:53 AM
    • Marked as answer by Justin Gu Friday, April 3, 2015 2:56 AM
    Friday, March 20, 2015 9:19 AM

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    Hi,

    Assuming your router is uPnP, WHS 2011 will try (and often succeed) to set up the required port forwarding itself. Should this fail then you need only forward ports 80 and 443 with the TCP protocol. Port 3389 is only needed if you want to RDP to your Server Desktop (and my introduce some security risk therefore).

    Good luck,
    Umf

    • Marked as answer by Mitch4866 Friday, April 3, 2015 12:54 PM
    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:48 AM
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    Hi Umf,

    Thank you very much for your prompt response, it is greatly appreciated. I spoke to BT this morning and they mentioned the UDP. Have you any knowledge regarding those ports? Do I still need to open up port 4125?

    Kind Regards

    Steve

    S.Mitcham

    • Marked as answer by Mitch4866 Friday, April 3, 2015 12:54 PM
    Wednesday, March 18, 2015 10:55 AM
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    Not to my knowledge and I am certain I have not forwarded 4125. IIRC, that port was required for WHS v1 only.

    Wrt UDP, I can only speculate that many do not actually know what is required and therefore open both (TCP & UDP) but AFAIK you do not need UDP.

    I suggest you simply try with 80 and 443 and TCP only and let us know how it goes.

    • Proposed as answer by Justin Gu Thursday, April 2, 2015 9:53 AM
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    Hi Steve,

    As Umf mentioned, if UPnP is supported, Windows Home Server may be able to automatically configure the broadband router. If the router does not support UPnP, you must manually configure router to forward ports to the IP address of your Windows Home Server. Please also refer to following article and check if can help you.

    Windows Home Server Router Setup

    Best regards,

    Justin Gu

    Please remember to mark the replies as answers if they help and unmark them if they provide no help. If you have feedback for TechNet Support, contact tnmff@microsoft.com.

    • Proposed as answer by Justin Gu Thursday, April 2, 2015 9:53 AM
    • Marked as answer by Justin Gu Friday, April 3, 2015 2:56 AM
    Friday, March 20, 2015 9:19 AM
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    Thank you very much for the information. I am now just reading through the 'Windows Home Server Router Setup link that you kindly provided. Regards Steve

    S.Mitcham

    Friday, April 3, 2015 12:57 PM