SMC Networks Barricade SMCWGBR14-N, User Manual

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Advanced_Special Applications
An application rule is used to open single or multiple ports on your router when the router
senses data sent to the Internet on a "trigger" port or port range. An application rule applies
to all computers on your internal network.
Parameters for an Application Rule
Example:
You need to configure your router to allow a software application running on any
computer on your network to connect to a web-based server or another user on
the Internet.
Name
Enter a name for the Special Application Rule, for example
Game App
, which
will help you identify the rule in the future. Alternatively, you can select from the
Application
list of common applications.