How To Port Forward on the BGW 320-505 / 500 AT&T Gateway / Router

Here is a simple video showing you how to Forward Ports on the AT&T Gateway (router) for games like a Minecraft Server, Valheim Server, Ark Survival Evolved Server, and other information about IP address and MAC addresses. This works for PC, Xbox, Playstation PS, and Nintendo Switch.
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Chapters
Introduction 0:00
Device Access Code 0:02
Default IP Address 0:10
Login 0:39
Port Forwarding 0:57
Custom Ports 1:15
Adding More for fun 2:52
Troubleshooting 4:11
Get MAC Address 4:29
No Manual IP Address Options 5:06
Check out another video 5:42

[@gregsolo666]

Thank you very much. Most other instructions were incomprehensible. So much easier than it seemed.

[@realnerdethan]

Dude thank you so much for this! So helpful!

[@heretolearn1354]

i was going crazy trying to fix my nat thank you!!!

[@oskernaut]

Thanks for the guide! I don't know anything about this kind of stuff and I'm a visual learner so this helped a lot

[@headlessstew]

You're a wonderful human, tysm

[@vsilverleaf]

Nice video, fairly concise. I appreciate your efforts here.

[@jeremyblaiklock4243]

Lifesaver, thank you!

[@SPXLabs]

Awesome!

[@GreatScottTheGamer]

Sick dude, nice job.

[@stinkoadam]

GOAT thank you so much bruv

[@sirwaffles2823]

Thank you so much i was so lost😭

[@emiliozuniga4699]

thank you bro so much

[@willcurtis9787]

Does this port forward allow you to access a Minecraft server anywhere?

[@CURTSNIPER]

Can you do a video on this for skyrim together reborn? I seem to be doing everything right and it's not working, my friend can even see my server when I make it public but it doesn't let anyone connect

[@rafaelhernandez4766]

Can you add the same ports to 2 or 3 different IPs/devices? For example, if I have 3 PS5's, can I add the same ports for each PS5 so that I can play on any one of them without issues? This would be so much easier if you can just set the NAT to open like on Netgear

[@SPXLabs]

No, you can only port forward the same port to a single device. I think the only option you would have is to setup IP Passthrough to your own router and enable UPNP. But I'm honestly not sure how well that would work.

[@Yeven.]

Do you have any other videos on what needs done to full set up your Valhiem server. Been trying to do that so my friends can play with me

[@SPXLabs]

Apparently I never made one... But I did make this www.spxlabs.com/blog/2021/3/21/unraid-valheim-dedicated-server. Looks like I need to make a video and show how people to mod the server.

[@devans83]

When running a homelab server and a gaming PC (separately), which IP address do you select for the ports? I'm running an ARK server and cannot connect. The server shows up in the client. Ubuntu server running ARK on Pterodactyl.

[@SPXLabs]

You shouldn’t need to open ports on your client. Your client( since it’s local) should be able to connect to the server using the local ip address vs the public/wan ip. So you only need to port forward the server ports

[@louiesyou]

Thank u bro

[@SPXLabs]

Thank you!

[@jhyde256]

How do you know what the ports are? And the base host port? I’m having extreme trouble getting my ps5 to an open nat type. If you could please..what is the global port range and base host port for ps5

[@SPXLabs]

Typically you just Google search which games need what ports open for ps5 then add them to your router. You shouldn’t need to open any other ports to the ps5. Just the ones you need for each game.

[@retropansear]

@SPX Labs I need a little help if you’re still offering support for this video. I followed these steps you have listed here and my Minecraft server seemingly now has access to port forwarding. Problem is my friends are still unable to join my multiplayer server on my Java Minecraft for who knows why. I gave them my IP address to connect to my world within my computer, but it shows that nothing pops up for them. I know I did everything correct within your video, and correct when creating my own server because I’m able to see it within my local host once I boot up my server via command (Java). Is there something else I have to do for the port forwarding? Like the IP Passthrough or something like that? Thanks in advance.

[@SPXLabs]

You shouldn't need IP Passthrough unless you have a different router behind the BGW gateway. If you do have a router behind the Gateway and you have IP Passthrough setup, then you do not need to port forward. Double check all the correct ports are opened and when you are done you coud also try restarting the Gateway. If none of that works then something has to be wrong somewhere.

[@michaellawrence8340]

your friends have to connect to your external IP unless they are on your local network

[@Whalester]

Make sure you enable Java script on the website. I was not able to get the Device Access Code to work, kept telling me wrong password, until I realized the site needed Java Script.

[@jfkastner]

Well done, thank you! BTW your older router video cuts off suddenly at 7:36

[@SPXLabs]

Yeah I know lol I was uh… to lazy to fix it, as in short the last half of the video and still do end credits

[@dcmetri]

Any chance you able to do a video on how to kick any device from your AT&T WiFi through the mac filtering ? I’m trying to remove this one device but it keeps saying I must disable WPS on an SSID in order to use MAC address filtering and I don’t know what any of that is :(

[@SPXLabs]

Maybe don’t hold your breath

[@dcmetri]

@@SPXLabs what does that mean ?

[@SPXLabs]

I might make a video about it but if I were you I wouldn’t count on it. But for your info. In the WiFi section on the gateway there is an option to disable WPS. That’s what you are looking for. It’s towards the bottom of the page

[@BRANDONLEZZGO]

if I have a second router hooked up, and I have them ports opended can I just put the mac address of the second router in?

[@SPXLabs]

I don’t understand. You can’t port forward to a MAC address. If you have a second router what you should do is something called IP Passthrough.

[@JH-fd9xt]

I created the inbound rules on the laptop I am using as a Ark ASA host. I created the port forwarding on the BGW 320 web console found the laptop by PC name (ARK-SERVER). External players like my friends cannot reach the external IP and port xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx:7777 of the router to reach the laptop. I have 7777 , 7778 and 27020 and 27015 are all forwarding and created as inbound rules. Is the router blocking the request maybe?

[@SPXLabs]

It’s always possible. I find that after setting up port forwarding it’s best to reboot the gateway. It’s like the settings don’t stick after making them. You could also try turning off the firewall/NAT on the BGW320

[@Legrandmachincalme]

hello, im using plex and i followed all of the steps for port forwarding and its still not available outside my network. i really don't know what else to do. it was working just right with my other ISP but with ATT and their fiber modem my server is not available outside my own network.

[@SPXLabs]

Triple check everything. Reboot the gateway and hopefully it works.

[@MagDag_]

Trying to Port Forward the BGW320-505. It is not working for me.

[@ubi21defebreroify]

I have the 320 with 5 gigs, not tech smart, my Xbox series x always on strict and lags. A help tips?

[@SPXLabs]

Xbox can’t support 5Gbps, it’s only 1Gb. You need to port forward to change your “strict”ness

[@xiceshow]

How did you know your server's port ? I know minecraft's default one but I am having a hard time figuring out the port for my own server

[@SPXLabs]

I googled it

[@lui_duck7018]

how do you make your computer device name pop up if it is not there? i have nothing showing on the device icon

[@SPXLabs]

Sometimes it just doesn’t work. That’s why I was saying you’ll want to get the MAC address

[@GamerDude44]

Im having a issue, im running a Home server for FiveM I did ll the port forwarding, now on my Home PC I'm not able to joining my own server since its using the same IP address is there away the router can make new IPs?

[@SPXLabs]

If you are on Windows you can request a new IP address from the gateway. Open a Command Prompt window and type in 'ipconfig /renew'. That should give you a new IP address. But that doesn't sound like the issue. You should be able to host several things from the same IP address and access them. I do it all the time in Minecraft, Space Engineers, and in Valheim.

[@GamerDude44]

@@SPXLabs Do you have a Discord? also can I change my IP address on my Hosting server PC?

[@GamerDude44]

@@SPXLabs link not working

[@joeisdude]

I have an issue: Im trying to run a BeamMP server and i did everything correctly, but it says it wasnt port forwarded correctly

[@SPXLabs]

Try rebooting the Gateway. Seems like a reboot fixes the problem for most people. If that doesn’t work undo all the changes you made. Then try again and reboot the gateway.

[@alicevioleta3184]

if i forward to my desktop for a minecraft server, will that enable people to play with me online?

[@SPXLabs]

That’s exactly the point of this video

[@TheDeamonLo]

Seems like you have to choose a device where is says, "needed by device" but this makes it difficult for someone who has never been on the local network to connect to my server. Does anyone know a work around?

[@SPXLabs]

Anyone not on your local network should be using your WAN / Public IP address. Nobody should be selecting devices except the owner of the BGW320. I might be able to help you but I need you to ask your question a different way because I don't understand.

[@TheDeamonLo]

@@SPXLabs Yeah, please ignore.. I think I misunderstood the menu options. Thanks for the response though!

[@EduardoGarcia-xt4vi]

How would you port forward a game with multiple port?

[@SPXLabs]

You give it a second name and whatever that port is

[@staspetryshyn]

How to open same port for more than one device? I see some pinhole error.

[@SPXLabs]

You can’t. You will need to use upnp instead

[@geralddrury4829]

It is not AT&T software -500 is Sonic and -505 is Nokia! Likely both with Arris Interactive assistance.AT&T just bring them to market.

[@Tendonz_]

So I did exactly what you did and added firewall inbound/outbound rule on my laptop the server is running off of. When I get the laptop ip address and check to see if the ports are forwarded it says it's not. Any other suggestions?

[@SPXLabs]

What is saying that the ports are not forwarded?

[@johndoh4379]

Same... I even called ATT on several different occasions after I gave up on trying to get the port forwarding to work. They did the exact same things I did and still were not able to have the ports be shown open. I swear they disable it on some gateways and just dont tell anyone. I had no problems port forwarding on the BGW210. I went as far as to disable firewalls on gateway and pc just to troubleshoot and still couldn't see open ports

[@SPXLabs]

That is very odd behavior. This is not something I’ve run into. I wonder what it could be.

[@mcnuggetman1150]

@@johndoh4379 same

[@zuto09]

ditto over here

[@VinhWin]

i have everything filled in but it keeps saying " a required setting is empty"

[@octocubbl3z308]

same here

[@idkWhatToPutHere32122]

Are you still able to portforward custom ranges on the latest update? mine just gives me a error that says a required setting is empty. when I try and they deleted all my old forwarded ports

[@SPXLabs]

What version is the latest update? I port forwarded this week and it was fine on version 4.22.5

[@idkWhatToPutHere32122]

@@SPXLabs Mine just updated to 4.22.5 and It removed all of my previously forwarded ports and won't allow me to any any new custom ones again just a red error saying A required setting is empty twice, even most of their preset game ones in the dropdown don't work with that same error, possible the firmware corrupted during install or something :/

[@SPXLabs]

That’s really weird homie. I’m still doing the same thing as shown in the video. Try Resetting the device. There is an option to factory reset it maybe doing that will fix all the issues.

[@idkWhatToPutHere32122]

@@SPXLabs literally just tried that and it fixed it lmao

[@idkWhatToPutHere32122]

assuming it was something to do with the firmware getting corrupted during the update since it's still on 4.22.5 and it's working now

[@ShinyTechThings]

It's interesting that manufacturers don't have a standard nomenclature to adhere to for stuff like this.

[@epslon1234]

My IP Passthrough is set to off, how do I put that as on

[@SPXLabs]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4TLk59nf7-Arposi=wdjYMUrlQbwFe-mq

[@foolycooly1121]

I doubt I’ll get a response but I’m desperate so I’ll try anything How do I port forward/open ports for my Xbox 360 to connect to live? I’ve been trying so hard to google and wrap my head around this stuff but I don’t get ANY of it. I have numbers and names of things but I don’t know where to plug them in at or what anything is for…

[@SPXLabs]

You take those numbers and names and replace them with the example shown in the video.

[@callsign_scotty]

keep getting a error saying "No Application Hosting entries have been defined" how do i fix that? 2:25

[@SPXLabs]

Sorry I’m not sure I’ve never experienced that error before.

[@camerontheninja9592]

It's not really working for me, I'm using a website to check it but it keeps giving me "Connection timed out" same with the minecraft server itself when anyone tries joining it. got any advice?

[@SPXLabs]

Try rebooting the gateway. Then if that doesn’t work. Undo the work you did, reboot the gateway, port forward again, reboot the gateway again and then try. If it doesn’t work after that…. Then maybe give ATT a call. They can do it for you remotely.

[@camerontheninja9592]

@@SPXLabs Turns out it was my antivirus programs that blocked my ports.

[@SPXLabs]

Ouch! Sorry about all the trouble. Glad you figured it out

[@DC-xq9rf]

How do you find the device for needed by device

[@SPXLabs]

The device IP address or MAC address?

[@thatcameraguy2151]

Can you make a video on how to port forward many common games, Warzone , Apex?

[@SPXLabs]

It’s the same way, just different port numbers. Just keep repeating the steps until you have all the pets needed forwarded.

[@sashimiturtle]

I have 3 XBOX listed under Device... I only have 2 Xbox's. how tf do i tell which one is which? And how do i forward the ports to both?

[@SPXLabs]

You can’t port forward the same ports to two different Xbox’s. You can try enabling upnp and that’s about it

[@chrisdover8014]

Are you running a vanilla or modded minecraft server?

[@SPXLabs]

Modded. But I can’t remember them because I don’t play Minecraft anymore

[@Overcharge1]

i did it but when i go to port checker it says they are closed

[@SPXLabs]

Sorry, try rebooting the gateway and see if that helps. Otherwise, those are the steps even to this day and they still work for me currently.

[@vGREENARROWv]

So I still have to do this even tho I’m using my eeros ?

[@SPXLabs]

I don't know. It depends. Are you passing through your WAN IP? if no, then yes you need to do this. If yes, then no you do not need to do this. However, if the Eeros is a router, you will still need to port forward on Eeros router in both scenarios.

[@vGREENARROWv]

@@SPXLabs nvm I contacted AT&T and they did everything over the phone. I just hate I had to called twice because i decided to go wired and they have to do it again.

[@kevinhin8211]

I dont know if youre still responding to comments from this long back but Im setting up a ark server through ark server manager and it says no loopback.

[@SPXLabs]

I’d love to help but I’m not even sure what that means. If the server is local to you try using the local ip instead of the wan ip.

[@kevinhin8211]

@@SPXLabsthat worked thanks for the help

[@shastamite2]

If youre still here and replying to comments, I need assitance. I can connect to my hosted MInecraft Bedrock server from a device on the same network, which tells me I got the port and IP address correct, but when the device is not on the same ip address, it cant connect. I have gone through a lot of different things with my router, but I can't figure it out. Any ideas?

[@SPXLabs]

It sounds like the port still isn’t being forwarded appropriately

[@shastamite2]

I figured it out. Thank you.@@SPXLabs

[@SPXLabs]

@shastamite2 sounds like you did all the work. Round of applause for my man!

[@Unglue]

please tell me how you did it! I have been trying to figure it out off and on for about a year @@shastamite2

[@sureshotunderscor14]

These seem to have issues forwarding ports.

[@SPXLabs]

As it would appear. If the port doesn't open for me a reboot fixes it. But otherwise no issues.

[@GGg-gx9dv]

those ports that are in video are for ps5

[@sixtythree]

Does this work for plex server

[@SPXLabs]

Should work for anything that requires port forwarding

[@vicjose]

Oh yeah, random numbers work for anything right?

[@SPXLabs]

What? No just Google search, “What ports to port forward for ”

[@vicjose]

@@SPXLabs oh did you say that in the video? My bad must have missed it.

[@Unglue]

It doesn't work for me for some reason I did exactly what you did.

[@SPXLabs]

Reboot? Still works for me to this day.

[@Unglue]

Reboot the router? @@SPXLabs

[@SPXLabs]

@Unglue the gateway should be the only thing that might need a reboot. Also also. Consider instead. IP Passthrough then you can avoid port forwarding from the gateway all together.

[@undesirable_9057]

Stefano whats with the thumbnail?

[@SPXLabs]

To attract all the gamers

[@undesirable_9057]

@@SPXLabs makes sense

[@hunterwaalk4272]

thought it was funny that this video doesn't say anything about valhelm but i came here to set up a valhelm server

[@SPXLabs]

Haha nice! What are the odds

[@TechySpeaking]

First

[@SPXLabs]

Damn you don’t mess around and no like!!!!! Shame

[@D4NY0NL1N3]

Hey can you still play other games normally

[@SPXLabs]

Nope. you would only do this if you are getting a warning or having issues. Or hosting a game server for friends.

[@D4NY0NL1N3]

@SPX Labs im trying to do it for arma 3 but is not the only game i play i also play cod squad and others etc so if i do the upnp thing for arma i cannot play cod anymore

[@SPXLabs]

If you are hosting an ARMA 3 server you can change the default ports you are forwarding so they do no conflict with whatever CoD is using. Otherwise, UPnP should "just work", if you are going to use UPnP I would not forward any ports unless I was hosting specific services.

[@wuzupyou3509]

Divice access codes are censored

[@SPXLabs]

Yes because I don’t want people knowing mine

[@KylesYTU]

Port forwarded, but ports aren't open, wtf

[@SPXLabs]

Try power cycling the router.

[@KylesYTU]

@@SPXLabs I did a ton of stuff, AT&T is sending me a new gateway

[@SPXLabs]

Oh well sorry about that

[@pHixiq]

Well it sucks if you have a ATT router…

[@SPXLabs]

It's not that bad.

[@pHixiq]

@@SPXLabs yeah I spent the last 3 hours trying to figure out what was going on. Turns out, atleast on ATT’a new routers, they use dynamic hosting and no UPnP. So there was no way for me to port foward when I went into the routers settings and files for certain games. Nothing to knock against your video btw ! It was great. But I was trying to set up a server for Arma 3 and basically could not. Has to rent a server but it was only $4. I very well could have missed something but I searched Reddit, ATT forums themself. And some steam forums and bascially the answer I got was “no answer at all” or “you can’t port foward for arma 3 with a ATT router because they do not support UPnP”

[@SPXLabs]

@@pHixiqThey have a new gateway already! Dang. This one is only 2 years old. That sounds wild sorry you are having all that trouble. Just to be clear UPnP isn't the same thing as port forwarding. So maybe the search results are misleading?

[@WayneWatson1]

The video was very informative. However, please don't slurp your coffee in the video. You know what that sounds like when we have headphones turned up? 🤮🤮🤮

[@SPXLabs]

Can’t make any promises but I’ll consider it

[@RageToDeath]

I cant get open nat on ps5 to save my life. This video didnt help

[@SPXLabs]

Sorry it didn’t work for you. But I just opened ports a week ago and confirm the steps are still valid

[@RageToDeath]

@@SPXLabs what am I doing wrong. TCP: 3478-3480 UDP: 3074, 3478-3479 Opened separate ports for each one and still nat type 2. Trying to play cod on moderate knowing everyone else is rocking nat 1 is pissing me off

[@SPXLabs]

Best suggestion would be to reboot the BGW after making the changes. I find that sometimes it just won’t do it until it reboots

[@RageToDeath]

@@SPXLabs bgw?