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NOTE: A network makes use of ports in order to exchange data, with each
port assigned a port number and a specific task. For example, port 80 is
used for HTTP. A specific port can only be used by one application or
service at a time. Hence, two PCs attempting to access data through the
same port at the same time would fail. For example, you cannot set up
Port Forwarding for port 100 for two PCs at the same time.
8. Local IP: The client’s LAN IP address.
9. Local Port: Enter a specific port to receive forwarded packets. Leave this field
blank if you want the incoming packets to be redirected to the specified port range.
10. Protocol: The required protocol. Refer to the documentation for the service that
you are hosting.
11. Status: the status of this rule, on or off.
12. Click OK.
Steps to check whether Port Forwarding module has been activated successfully:
Ensure that your server or application is set up and running.
You will need a client outside your LAN which has Internet access (referred to as
“Internet client”). This client should not be connected to the WiFi Router.
On the Internet client, use the WiFi Router’s WAN IP to access the server. If port
forwarding has been successful, you should be able to access available/specified
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