NETGEAR Nighthawk RS600 - Add a Port Triggering Rule

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An application must use port forwarding to more than one local computer (but not
simultaneously).
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An application must open incoming ports that are different from the outgoing port.
With port triggering, the router monitors traffic to the Internet from an outbound “trigger”
port that you specify. For outbound traffic through that port, the router saves the IP
address of the computer that sent the traffic. The router temporarily opens the incoming
port or ports that you specify in your rule and forwards that incoming traffic to that
destination.
Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range of ports to a single
local computer. Port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer when
needed and close the ports when they are no longer needed.
NOTE: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer
connections, real-time communications such as instant messaging, or remote
assistance, enable Universal Plug N Play (UPnP). See Improve network connections
with Universal Plug and Play on page 107.
Add a port triggering rule
The router does not include a predefined list of default services and applications for
port triggering rules. You must define a custom service or application for each port
triggering rule. After you add the rule, it is automatically enabled.
To add a port triggering rule:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set
up your router. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering.
The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays.
5. Select the Port Triggering radio button.
The port triggering settings display.
6. Click the Add Service button.
The Port Triggering Services page displays.
User Manual173Manage Port Forwarding and
Port Triggering
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Model RS600