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Add/Edit Port Forwarding Rule
Use this section to add a Port Forwarding Rule to the following list or to edit a rule already in the list.
Enable
Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive.
Name
Give the rule a name that is meaningful to you, for example Game Server. You can also select from a list of popular games, and many of the
remaining configuration values will be filled in accordingly. However, you should check whether the port values have changed since this list was created,
and you must fill in the IP address field.
IP Address
Enter the local network IP address of the system hosting the server, for example 192.168.0.50. You can select a computer from the list of
DHCP clients in the "Computer Name" drop-down menu, or you can manually enter the IP address of the server computer.
TCP Ports
Enter the TCP ports to open (for example 6159-6180, 99).
UDP Ports
Enter the UDP ports to open (for example 6159-6180, 99).
Schedule
Select a schedule for the times when this rule is in effect. If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, go to the
Advanced>Applications>Schedule screen and create a new schedule.
Inbound Filter
Select a filter that controls access as needed for this rule. If you do not see the filter you need in the list of filters, go to the
Advanced>Security>Inbound Filter screen and create a new filter.
Save/Update
Record the changes you have made into the following list.
Clear
Re-initialize this area of the screen, discarding any changes you have made.
Note that different LAN computers cannot be associated with Port Forwarding rules that contain any ports in common; such rules would contradict each
other.
Port Forwarding Rules
This is a list of the defined Port Forwarding Rules. Click the Enable checkbox at the left to directly activate or de-activate the entry. An entry can be
changed by clicking the Edit icon or can be deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the "Edit Port
Forwarding Rule" section is activated for editing.
Port Trigger
Port Trigger rule is used to open single or multiple ports on your router when the router senses data sent to the Internet on a "trigger" port or port
range. An application rule applies to all computers on your internal network.