NOTE: A network makes use of ports in order to exchange data, with each port assigned a
port number and a specific task. For example, port 80 is used for HTTP. A specific
port can only be used by one application or service at a time. Hence, two PCs
attempting to access data through the same port at the same time would fail. For
example, you cannot set up Port Forwarding for port 100 for two PCs at the same
time.
8. Local IP:
9. Local Port:
10. Protocol:
11. Status:
12. Operation:
Edit or Delete operation for this rule.
13. Click Apply
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3. Well Known Server List:
4. Well Known Game List:
5. Services:
6. Public IP:
7. Port Range:
Steps to check whether Port Forwarding module has been activated successfully:
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Ensure that your server or application is set up and running.
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You will need a client outside your LAN which has Internet access (referred to as
“Internet client”). This client should not be connected to the WiFi Router.
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On the Internet client, use the WiFi Router’s WAN IP to access the server. If port
forwarding has been successful, you should be able to access available/specified files
or applications.
Differences between port triggering and port forwarding:
·
Port triggering will work even without setting up a specific LAN IP address. Unlike port
forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic
port forwarding using the WiFi Router. Predetermined port ranges are configured to
accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. Port triggering lets multiple
computers run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same
ports to each PC on the network.
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Port triggering is more secure than port forwarding since the incoming ports are
not open all the time. They are opened only when an application is making an outgoing
connection through the triggering port.
Select a pre-defined Server list from the drop-down menu and the
Port Forwarding List will be auto-filled.
Select a game from the Server list and the Port Forwarding List
will be auto-filled.
A short description about this service.
IP address of WAN Port.
Defines the range of port in wan side.
The client’s LAN IP address.
Enter a specific port to receive forwarded packets. Leave this field
blank if you want the incoming packets to be redirected to the
specified port range.
The required protocol. Refer to the documentation for the service
that you are hosting.
The status of this rule, on or off.
