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Parameter
Description
Internal IP
It specifies the IP address of a server that resides on the LAN of the
router.
Internal Port
It specifies the service port number of a server that resides on the LAN of
the router.
External Port
It specifies a router port accessible to internet users.
Protocol
It specifies the protocol of a service provided through the router for
internet users. If you are uncertain about which service protocol is used,
TCP/UDP is recommended.
Action
It allows you to manually add LAN servers and rules.
Application Scenario
An AC18 is used to set up a LAN and a web server on the LAN must be accessible to internet
users. This requirement can be addressed using the virtual server function. The following
figure shows the application scenario.
Prerequisites

The WAN port of the router is assigned a public IP address.

Computer 1 is assigned a static IP address. The default gateway IP address is the LAN IP
address of the router.

All the firewall and antivirus software that may deny internet users' access to LAN servers
is disabled when virtual server function is used.
Configuration
Step 1 Choose Advanced Settings > Virtual Server.
Step 2 Set Internal IP to the IP address of a LAN server. In this example, enter the IP address of
computer 1, which is a web server.
Step 3 Set Internal Port to the port number of the web service, which is 80 in this example.
External Port is set automatically.
WAN IP address of the router:
102.33.66.88
IP address of the web server:
192.168.0.150