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Port Forwarding
Port forwarding (or virtual server) allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific LAN
hosts based on a protocol port number and protocol. Using the Port Forwarding page, you
can provide local services (for example, web hosting) for people on the Internet or play
Internet games. Port forwarding is configurable per LAN group.
Port Forwarding
Port ForwardingPort Forwarding
Port Forwarding
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
AdvancedAdvanced
Advanced.
2. Select Application > Port Forwarding
Application > Port ForwardingApplication > Port Forwarding
Application > Port Forwarding.
3. Select WAN Connection
WAN ConnectionWAN Connection
WAN Connection, LAN Group
LAN GroupLAN Group
LAN Group, and LAN IP
LAN IPLAN IP
LAN IP. If the desired LAN IP is not
available in the LAN IP
LAN IP LAN IP
LAN IP drop-down menu, you can add it using the LAN Client
LAN Client LAN Client
LAN Client
page
pagepage
page, which is accessed by clicking New IP
New IPNew IP
New IP.