The xbox should be connected to the router as well. Opening a port on the Xbox would require running an application or having terminal access on the Xbox itself. Are you trying to open the Xbox port to the public?
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a small network switch is the right answer here. skips figuring out windows settings and doesn't rely on your PC being on.
something like this one should do just fine for ya. :)
https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Splitter-Optimization-Unmanaged-TL-SG105/dp/B00A128S24/?th=1