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    How to configure Port Forwarding for Google fiber

    Summaiyah SohailBy Summaiyah SohailJuly 26, 2022Updated:July 26, 2022No Comments5 Mins Read
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    Stable internet is all you need today to complete your daily tasks. Hence selecting your internet service provider is an important choice. It is always better to go for some reliable names. Google Fiber is one such ISP that may catch your eye. 

    Google Fiber utilizes the science of fiber optics and Webpass technology to provide fast Internet service for your home. But wait, you may still have to Port Forward for Google Fiber to maintain stable connections for external services. Don’t know how? This comprehensive guide will walk you all through it. Just read on!

    Table of Contents

    • What is Google Fiber?
    • What is Google Fiber Port Forwarding?
    • Is it necessary to configure Port Forwarding for Google Fiber?
    • What do you need for Google Fiber Port Forwarding
      • Step 1 – Setting a static system IP address
      • Step 2 – Steps for Google Fiber Port Forwarding
    • Is Google Fiber Port Forwarding a safe bet?

    What is Google Fiber?

    Google uses fiber optics for a high-speed internet connection. The ISP Google Fiber is a perfect choice for people looking for a reliable internet service provider. It utilizes the Millimeter Wave technology for a point-2-point service. 

    You can quickly sign up for Google Fiber from the official website. But you will have to check the availability of the service in your region since it is available in only 16 cities in the USA.

    What is Google Fiber Port Forwarding?

    If you are a beginner, all this talk about configurations, ports, and routes can be confusing. To explain Port Forwarding simply, it is a mechanism that allows external devices to access your local network. 

    Without Port Forwarding, external sources are not allowed to send and receive data if they are not already known to your network. Hence Google Fiber Port Forwarding would enable the creation of specific pathways for data to travel through without getting blocked.

    Is it necessary to configure Port Forwarding for Google Fiber?

    Of course, it is! For context, your network’s firewall would block anyone and anything unknown to the network. Since such access requests could be from hackers hence, as a security measure, such bids are not allowed through. 

    But in many cases, this request is initiated by innocent servers and services that need access to your network to communicate. Such requests are granted by forwarding specific ports. This can be easily managed with Google Fiber Port Forwarding.

    What do you need for Google Fiber Port Forwarding

    You can quickly improve your network’s connectivity by Port Forwarding. And yes, this configuration mode allows your Google Fiber’s internet service. But the critical question is – What do you need for configuring these settings? Nothing much. Just your system’s IP address, the ports you want to forward, etc.

    Step 1 – Setting a static system IP address

    Port Forwarding generally asks for a static IP address instead of a dynamic one. Why? Well, a dynamic IP would keep switching, so it becomes difficult for a user to manage its nature. Port Forwarding is easier to maintain with a static IP address.

    Further, with a static IP address, it is much easier for external devices to access a device in a local network. You can set a static IP address for your system using Google WiFi (or the DHCP reservations tab of your router)

    1. Open your Google WiFi app.
    2. Click on the Settings icon (dots on the top right-hand corner).
    3. Select Network and General > Advanced networking.
    4. Click on the DHCP IP reservations tab.
    5. Tap on the + icon to set a static IP address for your system.

    Step 2 – Steps for Google Fiber Port Forwarding

    Now, if you have never configured settings for Port Forwarding, the good news is that the process is straightforward. It is time to forward some ports! But before we can do that, you need to set up the Google Fiber application. We can easily use this app to configure settings for Google Fiber. 

    1. Log into your Google Fiber account.
    2. Click on the icon.
    3. Select Edit Network Settings.
    4. Click on Add a new port forwarding rule.
    5. Select the device and service you want to forward ports for.
    6. Select the specific ports that are to be forwarded.
    7. Click on Save to save the changes.
    8. You can always add another by selecting the Add a new port forwarding rule button again.

    Is Google Fiber Port Forwarding a safe bet?

    For the most part, Port Forwarding is generally considered a bit risky. But this solely depends upon the level of security currently installed in your system. Port Forwarding essentially allows data to pass through the network firewall. It creates holes in the said security barrier so that the data from specific sources are not blocked.

    Is Port Forwarding Safe?

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    Now, these holes can also lead to malicious threats on your network. And as cybercrime has been prevalent forever, Port Forwarding may not be the best choice if your system’s security is weak. But it is beautiful to configure using a reliable VPN service like PureVPN. Such a utility provides adequate protection for your network by masking your IP and encrypting your channel.

    And that was all! As we mentioned earlier, it is pretty simple to configure Google Fiber’s setting for Port Forwarding. Are you facing similar issues with other services? Check out our other Port Forwarding guides for routers and games.

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    Summaiyah Sohail

    Summaiyah Sohail is a senior contributing writer specialized in writing about cyber security. She is passionate about helping common masses to understand the better concepts of securing data on the internet. Out of office, she's a great reader and loves to travel as well.

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