DD-WRT not letting me create a public website?

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zcraft11op
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:01    Post subject: DD-WRT not letting me create a public website? Reply with quote
some of my specifications: Netgear r7000 running dd-wrt v3.0-r44715 std

So, I have an unraid server running Nginx on which I'm trying to host a server. I have port forwarded the following ports:
443 -> 18443 with source net 0.0.0.0
80 -> 1880 with source net 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0
1880 -> 1880 with source net 0.0.0.0/0
None of these are showing up on any network outside of my own. I also have a VPN running on that server's IP, but that hasn't caused any problems before. Please let me know if anybody has any ideas on making these available or if you need more information.
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Per Yngve Berg
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:14    Post subject: Reply with quote
The VPN may be the cause.

The traffic to the web server comes in on the WAN and are routed out back through the VPN.

Use PBR in the VPN client setup to exempt the web server from using the VPN.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 6:53    Post subject: Reply with quote
@zcraft11op Welcome to the forums. Smile

And then the penny drops and you realize you are running a two year old build that not only has security issues unpatched but you also are running old OpenVPN code.

Steer clear from the router database current supported builds are http://ftp.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2022/07-14-2022-r49492/netgear-r7000/ <-there.

A nvram reset and reconfiguration from scratch + ctrl+f5 on browser to clear cache. Then we can talk about your issues.

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zcraft11op
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 21:35    Post subject: Reply with quote
the-joker wrote:
@zcraft11op Welcome to the forums. Smile

And then the penny drops and you realize you are running a two year old build that not only has security issues unpatched but you also are running old OpenVPN code.

Steer clear from the router database current supported builds are http://ftp.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2022/07-14-2022-r49492/netgear-r7000/ <-there.

A nvram reset and reconfiguration from scratch + ctrl+f5 on browser to clear cache. Then we can talk about your issues.





Wow thanks for that, I've been looking forever for the newest firmware update. I did all of the things that you said as well as disabled my OpenVPN. I went onto canyouseeme.org and the ports still aren't showing up as punlic
Do you have any other tips?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 4:21    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is the ports open on the server they are forwarded to?
zcraft11op
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 4:53    Post subject: Reply with quote
Per Yngve Berg wrote:
Is the ports open on the server they are forwarded to?



I'm a bit confused about what you mean by that
zcraft11op
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 6:07    Post subject: Reply with quote
Per Yngve Berg wrote:
The VPN may be the cause.

The traffic to the web server comes in on the WAN and are routed out back through the VPN.

Use PBR in the VPN client setup to exempt the web server from using the VPN.



I disabled the VPN... wasn't the problem
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:06    Post subject: Reply with quote
Moved this thread to the Advanced Networking forum.

The general forum is not the designated place for specific router help questions

See the forum guidelines with helpful pointers about how to research your router, where and what firmware to download, where and how to post and many other helpful tips:
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=324087

Is your router reachable via the internet e.g. does it has a Public IP (and no CGNAT) ?

Does your ISP block traffic?

Do you have SFE and or CTF enabled?

As a test enable remote administration with SSH and see if you can reach your router (normally we do not recommend remote administration as it is security risks so only do this as test) you have to disable the port forwarding

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 13:28    Post subject: Reply with quote
A lot of ISPs block inbound ports 80 and 443 unless you have a business account w/ them.

That's why you're sometimes better off avoiding self-hosting and using something like DigitalOcean, even if it costs you a few bucks. It also avoids some of the inherent risks of self-hosting.

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zcraft11op
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 22:11    Post subject: Reply with quote
eibgrad wrote:
A lot of ISPs block inbound ports 80 and 443 unless you have a business account w/ them.

That's why you're sometimes better off avoiding self-hosting and using something like DigitalOcean, even if it costs you a few bucks. It also avoids some of the inherent risks of self-hosting.



My ISP allows for both ports 80 and 443, so I'd ideally like to get this set up before switching to a subscription-based payment.
zcraft11op
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2022 22:15    Post subject: Reply with quote
egc wrote:
Moved this thread to the Advanced Networking forum.

The general forum is not the designated place for specific router help questions

See the forum guidelines with helpful pointers about how to research your router, where and what firmware to download, where and how to post and many other helpful tips:
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=324087

Is your router reachable via the internet e.g. does it has a Public IP (and no CGNAT) ?

Does your ISP block traffic?

Do you have SFE and or CTF enabled?

As a test enable remote administration with SSH and see if you can reach your router (normally we do not recommend remote administration as it is security risks so only do this as test) you have to disable the port forwarding



Hi there, thanks for the reply. My router has a public IP. I called my ISP and they allow for both ports 80 and 443. I also have SFE enabled.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 10:16    Post subject: Reply with quote
Have you upgraded to a recent build?

Although SFE should be compatible (in recent builds), I would turn it off for testing.

Furthermore see my earlier advice:

Quote:
As a test enable remote administration with SSH and see if you can reach your router (normally we do not recommend remote administration as it is security risks so only do this as test) you have to disable the port forwarding

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