Question : Port Forwarding when Firewall is Disabled

Have a Westell 327W DSL modem with a static IP address, set to bridge mode.  For the past month, I have not been able to remote desktop into the server (has not worked since we lost/restored Verizon service.)  Tech support says problem may be  that I need to forward TCP Port 3389.  However, the modem's firewall is disabled.  When the firewall is disabled, shouldn't all ports be open and port forwarding not be required?

tarjacsah

Answer : Port Forwarding when Firewall is Disabled

Port Forwarding for the Westell Versalink 327W
http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Westell/Versalink327W/Remote_Desktop.htm