Wireless 11g Broadband Router
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4.6.3 Special Applications
This page allows you to configure the router for special applications such as
Instant Messaging or some Internet games whose outgoing ports must differ from
incoming ports.
When you run a PC application to access the Internet, it typically initiates
communication with another computer on the Internet. In some special
applications, the computer on the Internet also initiates communication with your
PC. If you use such applications on your PC behind your router, then you need to
configure the router to support
Port Triggering
to perform those applications in a
proper manner.
h
Popular Applications
: You may select a popular application from the drop-
down list (StarCraft, WarCraft, AIM). This will automatically fill in the fields.
h
Trigger Port
: Manually specify the range of port numbers used by the
application for outbound data. Refer to the application’s user manual for its
port numbers.
h
Trigger Type
: Select a protocol form the drop-down list. TCP, UDP, or both.
h
Public Port:
Manually specify the range of port numbers used by the
application for inbound data. Refer to the application’s user manual for its
port numbers.
h
Public Type
: Select a protocol form the drop-down list. TCP, UDP, or both.
h
Click on the
Add
button.
