Discussion topic: Is port 53 open on my router if not how do i get it open for gaming

This message was authored by: man+o+war · ‎10 Nov 2022

How do I get port 53 open on my router as I'm told sky can change this if its clossed

This message was authored by: TimmyBGood · ‎10 Nov 2022

A default router configuration would be open for outbound but closed for unsolicited inbound.

Sky support won't open any ports on your own Hub for you: that's for you to do via the admin interface.

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Sky Glass 55" (on ethernet) & two Stream Pucks (one ethernet / one WiFi)
BT Halo 3+ Ultrafast FTTP (500Mbs), BT Smart Hub 2

This message was authored by: Mr+Slant · ‎10 Nov 2022

Opening port 53 (DNS) to the internet on a residential service is a stunningly bad idea!

Why are you even considering this?

This message was authored by: man+o+war · ‎10 Nov 2022

So how can I do that any links

This message was authored by: Eeeps · ‎10 Nov 2022

@man+o+war wrote:
How do I get port 53 open on my router as I'm told sky can change this if its clossed

Port 53 is normally used for DNS functions. It is very unusual for this to be open inbound on a domestic installlation.

Why do you need this open and what problem do you have?

This message was authored by: man+o+war · ‎10 Nov 2022

As I can't use a smart dns with port53 clossed

This message was authored by: Eeeps · ‎10 Nov 2022

@man+o+war wrote:
As I can't use a smart dns with port53 clossed

In that case you don't need port 53 open inbound and, as metioned, it is already open outbound.

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