I set up a Minecraft server to play with a few friends when i try to port-forward it, it doesn't appear to be working. I can connect to the private Minecraft server (not port-forwarded) at home but if i try to connect to the public port forwarded server, Minecraft can't find it. I'm using a Linksys smart Wi-Fi router model EA4500. I have looked at forums and various youtube videos for help and nothing seems to be working.Setting up the port forward isn't the problem, as i have already done that. It just doesn't appear to go public. I have tried disabling firewalls, giving java permission to allow other people in (creating a new rule for in coming and out going). What am i missing? This is on a windows 10 computer. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Minecraft Port-forwarding
You also need to OPEN the routers firewall! See page 40 of the users guide! Your computer firewall also needs to allow the connection. BUT the portforward and the firewall at the router has to work first!
http://downloads.linksys.com/downloads/userguide/EA-Series_UG_Full_3425-00125D_EN_FR-CA_Web.pdf
Sometimes reading directions works wonders.
You may also need to ASK your ISP if you are allowed to run a server! Many block server ports at the ISP and have rules that prohibit users (other than business lines) to run servers.
Do you have both gateways port forwarded.In addition to tracy L. I find that typically unless your modem/gateway is in bridge mode you need to port forward your smart Wi-Fi router and then your modem/gateway needs to be forwarded to that smart Wi-Fi router.