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4.2.4 NAT
This section explains the following:
Virtual Server
The Virtual Server is useful for web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, gaming and other specialized Internet
applications. When y
ou enable the Virtual Server, the communication requests from the Internet to your router’s WAN
port will be forwarded to the specified LAN IP address.
To enter the virtual server screen, click
NAT > Virtual Server
and then click the
Add
button to add rules.
Use Interface:
Select a WAN connection to which you wish to apply the rules. When there is only one WAN connection
available, the rules will be automatically applied to it.
Service Name:
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Select a Service:
Allows you to select an existing service from the drop-down list.
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Custom Service:
Allows you to customize a service.
Server IP Address:
Enter the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service.
External Starting Port and External Ending Port:
These are the starting number and ending number for the public