Cannot port forward to FreeNAS server's local IP

[Dicubexol]

Hello,

I just started using FreeNAS a few days ago, and I've encountered a bit of an issue...

For some reason I can't seem to port forward to my FreeNAS server's local IP. I have tried a few different "open port checkers" online, but they show the specified port to be closed. (NB I have given the server a static IP, which is 192.168.0.225)

Specifically, I'm trying to open ports 21 (for ftp) and 22 (for ssh). I don't think it's an issue with my modem because I can still port forward 3389 for remote desktop.

What I'm trying to do is access the FreeNAS server remotely, I can already access it and its files locally.

Here's what I have tried:

• Plugging the FreeNAS system directly into my modem
• Lowering firewall settings to "minimum"
  
• Different ports (changing ftp and ssh ports)
• DMZ (opening all ports for 192.168.0.225)
• A combination of everything mentioned above

But to no avail.

Specs and Information:

The Computer:

Intel Core 2 Duo E7500
4GB of non-ECC RAM
8GB boot disk/flashdrive (Sandisk Fit)
160GB storage drive

The Network:

ISP: TWC (Time Warner Cable)
Modem: Technicolor TC8718T

What can I do to fix this issue?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jailer]

This can't be a legit post...........

 

[Dicubexol]

This can't be a legit post...........

What do you mean? In what way could I improve my post to make it more legitimate?

 

[m0nkey_]

Have you set the default gateway on the FreeNAS box?

 

[Jailer]

What do you mean? In what way could I improve my post to make it more legitimate?

You're opening up your FreeNAS box to the internet on standard ports? This is bad in so many ways I can't even begin to describe it.

 

[pirateghost]

You're opening up your FreeNAS box to the internet on standard ports? This is bad in so many ways I can't even begin to describe it.

And the specs on the machine do not meet the minimum requirements. This whole setup screams NO.