Linksys E4200
Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration
Applications and Gaming > Single Port
Forwarding
The Single Port Forwarding screen allows you to customize
port services for various applications .
When users send these types of requests to your network
via the Internet, the router will forward those requests to the
appropriate computers (also called servers) . Before using
forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the
designated computers . Use the DHCP Reservation option on
the Basic Setup screen; go to “DHCP Reservation” on page 7 .
To IP Address
Enter the IP address of the computer that
should receive the traffic . If you need to assign a static IP
address to the computer, then go to “DHCP Reservation”
on page 7 .
Enabled
Select Enabled to activate port forwarding .
Applications and Gaming > Port Range
Forwarding
The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set up
public services on your network, such as web servers,
FTP servers, email servers, or other specialized Internet
applications . (Specialized Internet applications are any
applications that use Internet access to perform functions
such as videoconferencing or online gaming . Some Internet
applications may not require any forwarding .)
When users send these types of requests to your network
via the Internet, the router will forward those requests to the
appropriate computers (also called servers) . Before using
forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the
designated computers . Use the DHCP Reservation option on
the Basic Setup screen; go to “DHCP Reservation” on page 7 .
If you need to forward all ports to one computer, click the
DMZ tab .
Applications and Gaming > Single Port Forwarding
Single Port Forwarding
Pre-defined applications are available for the first five
entries . For each entry, complete the following:
Application Name
Select the appropriate application .
To IP Address
Enter the IP address of the server that
should receive the requests . If you need to assign a static IP
address to the computer, then go to “DHCP Reservation”
on page 7 .
Enabled
Select Enabled to activate port forwarding .
For additional applications, complete the following fields:
Application Name
Enter the name of the application .
Each name can have up to 12 characters .
External Port
Enter the external port number that
accepts incoming traffic . Check the Internet application’s
documentation for more information .
Internal Port
Enter the internal port number that
accepts traffic forwarded by the router . Check the Internet
application’s documentation for more information .
Protocol
Select the protocol(s) used for this application,
TCP, UDP, or Both .
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Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding
Port Range Forwarding
For each entry, complete the following:
Application Name
Enter the name of the application .
Each name can have up to 12 characters .
Start~End Port
Enter the number or range of port(s)
used by incoming traffic . Check the Internet application’s
documentation for more information .
Protocol
Select the protocol(s) used for this application,
TCP, UDP, or Both .
To IP Address
Enter the IP address of the server running
the specific application . If you need to assign a static IP
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