Enter the port you want to open in both of these fields. Next is the Externet Port and Internet Port.
For example, you would type in the name of the game. However, in most situations, you need to type the name of the application. If you are opening a common port such as FTP, selecting that option enables that port. In our example below, you can see this router has drop-down menus and empty boxes. Referring to the following picture as an example, with single port forwarding, you have different fields that need to be completed.įirst, the Application Name is the name given to describe what the ports are that you are opening. Once at the port forwarding screen, a screen similar to one of the example picture below appears.If you are having trouble finding these settings, we suggest trying the Port forward site for exact steps on your router or refer to your router's documentation. Once in the router configuration, locate the port forwarding settings, often in a section such as Applications & Gaming or Port forwarding.To use port forwarding, first determine the local IP address of the computer.Try temporarily disabling your firewall to make sure this is not causing your problems. In some situations, it may be a firewall on your computer or router that is blocking access. If you want to open ports to give access to a game or an application like BitTorrent, make sure it is absolutely necessary.
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