Chapter 7. Forwarding Rules
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User’s Manual
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7.2
S
PECIAL
A
PPLICATIONS AND
G
AMES
Some applications and Internet games utilize a range of service ports that are normally blocked
by the router’s network address translation (NAT) firewall. This Special Applications feature lets
you enable pre-defined applications and your own custom settings. Each Special Application
setting can only be used by one client at a time. Your applications provider will be able to provide
these settings for you.
•
Trigger. The outbound port number issued by your local application.
•
Incoming Ports. When a trigger packet is detected, inbound packets received through the
specified ports will be permitted to pass through the router. Unlike conventional routers
where ports stay open for an indefinite time, this router will automatically close the ports
after 60 seconds of inactivity.
To use one of the pre-defined applications:
A. Select your application or game from the drop-down list. Choose from Battle.Net,
Dialpad, ICU II, MSN Gaming Zone, PC-to-Phone and QuickTime 4.
B. Select an entry ID number (1–8).
C. Click
Copy to
.
If Special Applications are insufficient for your application, set up your client as a DMZ; see the
following section for details.
After making changes, be sure to click
Save
.
To restore the last saved settings, click
Undo
.
To read on-screen information on this page, click
Help
.
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