I've set up port forwarding on 16000 with static IP. I've rebooted my router and PC several times. Tried uPnp and DMZ my local IP then switched everything back to the way it was. Disabled windows firewall, confirmed port open with PF port checker. [You must login to view link] [You must login to view link]

Starting networking diagnostics...

Your local network port (UDP) is 16000. All game traffic is routed through this port. This can be changed in "Settings" -> "NAT Traversal".

Attempting to connect to 3 test servers. This will take around a minute to complete...

Received data from 'server 3' through port 16000 (this is your WAN or router port)
14 seconds left.
9 seconds left.
4 seconds left.

Test Result: Connection failure
Network Health: Failure

hi
it looks as if you are ok now?
if not:
check your anti-virus does not have a firewall. although defender is off, it does say block apps/networks.

Not okay, I'm playing connected directly to my modem. I've set rules for everything AOE and voobly related and even tried disabling windows firewall.

hi
ok
whats the make and model number of your modem? same for the router? is this a new set up your using?

TP-Link archer cr700 2 in 1 modem/router. Plugged in with Ethernet.

hi
so to be clear, your home set up only has one box, the TP link? so when you have a problem, its when using wi-fi to the TP link? when you hard wire to the TP link it works ok?

I have my modem/router set to bridge mode, so it's acting as just a modem.

hi
so you have a box infront of your TP link? whats its make/model number?

AC1750 Dual band wireless dual band docsis 3.0 cable modem router.
Make: TP-Link
Model CR-700

hi
looks as if we are going round in circles.
are you saying you have two tp links connected together?

One device here's a link. [You must login to view link]

hi
hmm ok but that leaves you very vulnerable.
reset it to ppoa and try the forwarding like this but only port 16000udp: [You must login to view link]
check the port is open and try.

1) The UI for my router looks nothing like that
2) I've posted a screenshot that I've opened the port
3) I've posted a screenshot with [You must login to view link]'s software that port 16000 is open

Live help has run me through a double check.

hi
try these: [You must login to view link]
as it does work ok with a direct connection but not as a router, either a setting is screwed or the router is.
is windows the only pc firewall you have? do you have any anti-virus? is the routre/modem firmware up to date?
do you have another router/modem you can try?