Subj : Connection Refused
To   : Thom LaCosta
From : Digital Man
Date : Mon Feb 27 2023 10:50:17

  Re: Connection Refused
  By: Thom LaCosta to All on Mon Feb 27 2023 06:44 am

 > //Hello All,//
 >
 > Fresh install of current version of Synchronet.  While I can connect with no
 > problems to it when using an internal IP address, I can not connect if III
 > use the external address presented by the router.

Are you trying to connect from the same computer as the BBS itself? That will only work (connecting to the public/WAN address) if your router/gateway support s hairpinning correctly. Does it?

 > I have added synchronet
 > to the firewall rules, opened port 23 and even attempted to connect with the
 > firewall disabled.  Other "remote" operatuions, such as Teamviewer and
 > Remote Utilities work with no problems
 >
 > Any suggestions? Thanks: Thom LaCosta

Use tools like this to see if your ports are remotely accessible:
http://vert.synchro.net/scanmyports.ssjs
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