Check Your Port Visibility
Check for open ports and verify port forwarding setup on your router.
42042 is the default port used by Fortytwo applications.
Paste here the port that you intend to use to connect with the Swarm.
Fortytwo Ports
By default, Fortytwo uses port 42042 in its applications. You will need to open multiple ports if you are using multiple nodes on the same device simultaneously.
Each application will require a different port to be set up in its configuration file. For example, if you are using both Fortytwo Inference Node and Fortytwo Relay Node on the same device, you will need to open a different port for the Relay Node and define it in the Relay Node's environment file.
Port Forwarding
Port forwarding or port mapping allows the Swarm to connect to a specific node. This allows you to run your node from behind a router.
Usually, the router has a public IP address and computers in the router's network obtain a private IP address from the router that is not addressable from outside the network. When you forward a specific port on your router, you are telling your router where to direct traffic for that port. If done successfully, you will see a "Port is available" message when performing this test.
Troubleshooting
Most likely, you will see a "Port is unavailable" message if you haven't configured your device/router prior to testing your ports. You will need to configure your device/router in order to pass the check.
Please contact your provider to ensure that you have a static open IP address.
Please refer to your router's manual or the manufacturer for assistance in setting up port forwarding and assigning a static IP to your device.