AT-AR256E v3 4 Ports ADSL2/2+ Router User Manual
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A database of predefined port forwarding rules allows you to apply one or more rules to one or more
members of a defined LAN group. You can view the rules associated with a predefined category and add the
available rules for a given category. You can also create, edit or delete your own port forwarding rules.
To configure port forwarding:
1.
Select
Advanced
.
2.
Select
Application > Port Forwarding
.
3.
Select
WAN Connection
,
LAN Group
and
LAN IP
. If the desired LAN IP is not available in the
LAN IP
drop-down menu, you can add it using the
LAN Client
page, which is accessed by clicking
New IP
.
4.
Select the available rules for a given category and click
Add
to apply the rule for this category. If a rule
is not in the list, you can create your own rule in the
User
category. Select
User
, and then click
New
.
5.
The Rule Management page opens for you to create new rules. Enter
Rule Name
,
Protocol
,
Port
Start
,
Port End
and
Port Map
then click
Apply
.
6.
Continue to add rules as they apply from each category.
7.
Click
Apply
to temporarily activate the settings.
8.
To make changes permanent, click
Save Settings
.
DMZ Settings
Setting a host on your local network as demilitarized zone (DMZ) forwards any network traffic that is not
redirected to another host via the Port Forwarding feature to the IP address of the host. This opens the
access to the DMZ host from the Internet. This function is disabled by default. By enabling DMZ, you add an
extra layer of security protection for hosts behind the firewall.
To enable DMZ Settings:
1.
On the
Port Forwarding
page, select
Enable DMZ
. This opens the DMZ Settings page.
2.
Select the
WAN Connection
,
LAN Group
and
LAN IP Address
.
3.
Click
Apply
to temporarily apply the settings.
4.
To make changes permanent, click
Save Settings
.
Custom Port Forwarding
The Custom Port Forwarding page allows you to create up to 15 custom Port Forwarding entries to
support specific services or applications, such as concurrent NAT/NAPT operation.
