NAT Error - I've tried everything!!!!

[ORTWEIN]

I've not been able to get decent speeds (rareley over 5 kbps--generally 2/3). Another thing I should probably mention is that I can't get any torrent client to work well or even emule. I

What I'm using:

A local and small ISP - I live in a very small town in Kansas

Speed Test says: 350/110

Network Everywhere NR041 Router

Intel Pro/100 VE Network Adapter

What I've tried:

1) Disabled Windows firewall - no luck

2) Set up a Static IP Address - no luck

3) Used Portforward Guide to set up port forwarding on router (port 55222) - no luck

4) Unchecked "Enable UPnP port mapping" - no luck

5) I scoured the FAQ - no luck

6) Checked and rechecked all router settings - no luck

7) Tried entering my ip into DMZ Host - no luck

8) Set upload rate to 80% of capacity

Results from tests:

http://canyouseeme.org/ .... "I could not see your service on XX.XXX.XX.XX" - "Connection Refused

Interestingly though, when I check common ports like 21, 22, & 23...I'm not blocked. Port 80 is blocked though.

and...

http://btfaq.com/natcheck.pl

FAIL!

"Unable to connect. This likely means you need to adjust your port forwarding configuration, or there is no client running on that port."

What am I missing?

[ORTWEIN]

Anybody want to take a stab at this...I'm desperate.

[Firon]

Try using the common ports with µTorrent? Perhaps Cox is interfering with P2P or something...

[ORTWEIN]

I used the default ports to no avail. I selected 55222 randomly. From what I've read it is important to assign port values over 50000. Is this correct? Do you think it would make a difference if I chose another? What do you recommend?

[1c3d0g]

Have you tried contacting your ISP and asking them what ports they use for VoIP, NetMeeting, Xbox Live etc.? Maybe you'll have more luck with one of those ports... :/