Lion server doesn't delete open port service once added in time capsule mgmt from server app.

I was trying to set a specific port to avoid file sharing conflict using time capsule as main router with lion server.
I added a new public service in Server.app in time capsule section where you can manage Airport setting and open ports for mail cal vpn etc. I assigned a port and given a name as requested. In my case a named "test" and gave port number 5678 to try.
Once I decided to delete this public service I noticed that anytime I make a changes in Server.app in Time capsule settings Server.app perform a refresh and the deleted servirce appear again and again with the same name and same setting in airport utility (ports management)
The only way to delet it is to go in airport utility and delete that from there. But in the chance you want to make another change in TC managemnet from Server.app you.ll see the service deleted from everywhere magically appearing again in your airport device in my case a TC.
Callled Apple and they said to investigate the forum.
Now if I maje a change in Server app. TC section to add or remouve public service I have 10 usefull open ports (not enabled) in Airport ( TC)
Any Help?
Thx
Jo

I have been having this same problem, except that I cannot open basic ports through either app. I've tried opening the standard web services port on 80, but neither app (Server or Airport Utility) will open it. Apple support has been worthless.

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