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| Firewall Configuration
Virtual Server Settings (Port Forwarding)
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V
IRTUAL
S
ERVER
S
ETTINGS
(P
ORT
F
ORWARDING
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Virtual Server (sometimes referred to as Port Forwarding) is the act of
forwarding a network port from one network node to another. This
technique can allow an external user to reach a port on a private IP
address (inside a LAN) from the outside through a NAT-enabled router.
(Maximum 32 entries are allowed.)
Figure 60: Virtual Server
The following items are displayed on this page:
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Virtual Server Settings
— Selects between enabling or disabling port
forwarding the virtual server. (Default: Disable)
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IP Address
— Specifies the IP address on the local network to allow
external access.
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Port Range
— Specifies the port range through which traffic is
forwarded.
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Protocol
— Specifies a protocol to use for port forwarding, either TCP,
UDP or TCP&UDP.
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Comment
— Enter a useful comment to help identify the forwarded
port service on the network.