Linksys EtherFast BEFSR41 User Manual

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of
the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data
returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping
rules.
Port Triggering
Application. Enter the application name of the trigger.
Triggered Range
For each application, list the triggered port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for
the port number(s) needed.
Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range.
End Port. Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range.
Forwarded Range
For each application, list the forwarded port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for
the port number(s) needed.
Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range.
End Port. Enter the ending port number of the Forwarded Range.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the
screen. For additional help, click More.
Figure 5-19: Applications & Gaming Tab -
Port Triggering

Linksys EtherFast BEFSR41 Specifications

General

Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Data Transfer Rate	10/100 Mbps
Management	Web-based management
DHCP Support	Yes
Ports	1 x 10/100Mbps WAN, 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN
Protocols	TCP/IP
Security Features	NAT, SPI
Firewall	NAT, SPI
VPN Pass-through	IPsec, PPTP, L2TP