Thank you for posting and bringing your port forwarding issue to our attention. The 504 error in your diagnostic messages suggests that there’s a double-NAT layer at play here. You can read more about what that means in our Help Center article here.
If you don’t mind, can you provide the following details about your network setup to help expedite troubleshooting?
Who is your internet service provider?
Please list the make and model of your modem and router?
Do you have any additional network hardware, like additional routers or managed switches?
Does your network have any VPNs, proxy servers, or enterprise-grade security?
What machine are you using as a Roon Core, and how is it connected to the internet?
Internet provider: Century Link
modem/router ASUS AX88U
I don’t think I have additional network hardware, I do have networked switches to connect various audio system devices, such as the amp for speakers throughout house, according to the router app, I have 14 clients on the network
I have VPN tuned off for now
Machine: sonic transporter i9 connected with ethernet
Have to say though I’m semi-computer literate, I don’t get the double-Nat layer instructions.
Everything is set up the way you have it here. I tried both the internal port shown in third screenshot 43043 as well as the one Roon keeps telling me to try 55002. It won’t let me leave the internal IP address blank, so I assume it’s the one for the router, not what you have in the screenshot. Still no connection, alas.
Thank you for the information, and for your patience. To confirm, have you set your router into bridge mode?
Can you confirm that the IP listed at https://canyouseeme.org/ is the same as what your router reports it is? If you supply the port number that is configured in Settings>Roon ARC on that page, can it see you?
If not, something on the network or the ISP may be blocking ARC’s communication. If it’s an ISP-provided modem you may have to change some settings there. ARC will work on any port between 10000 and 65000. I might suggest another port or consult with your ISP on what if any ports may be blocked.
What’s listed on the site is not the same as my router. I can access my files using Roon Arc within my home wi-fi and download to my phone, outside of the house it doesn’t work. I’m a little clueless about all these router settings, I’ve already had to reconfigure everything back to default settings because changed something I shouldn’t. I have no idea what bridge mode is. The ASUS router is not ISP provided.
Quick update. The software update made no change in Arc connectivity. Nor is there any response from support. My router name is not the same as the one listed in canyouseeme but I don’t know what to do with that information. My router is not ISP provided. @support
Can you confirm your ISP is not using CG-Nat on your network? Before moving forward, I would suggest getting in contact with them to ensure you have a static IP.
With that, we’re seeing a second IP address listed in your admin, in a private range, that does not align with the IP of your router. Are you able to provide more information on this?
Perhaps @agillis may be able to provide additional clarity around your sonic transporter.
So I’m not sure what we’re saying here. Andrew says the sonic transporter gets whatever IP assigned to it. Is that a problem. Should I be designating the IP or the router or the Sonictransporter or is the fact that there are two IPs that are confusing things. Thanks.
Before doing anything else, you’ll need to confirm with your ISP that you have a public IP, and that they aren’t using CG-Nat. You can prompt them with the following questions:
Have you implemented carrier-grade NAT for my account level?
Have you fully implemented IPv6, or do you have IPv4 addresses available?
Can I request a static IPv4 address to support port forwarding?
Are there any ports you have reserved at the ISP level I should be aware of?
Following this, please double-check that your modem router combo is set to bridge mode.