NETGEAR WNDR3700 user manual Port Forwarding and Port Triggering, Remote Computer Access Basics

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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4

4.Fill in the Repeater IP Address field. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP address of the base station.

5.Click Apply to save your changes.

6.Verify connectivity across the LANs.

A computer on any wireless or wired LAN segment of the router can connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other wireless or wired computer or server connected to the other access point.

Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

By default, the router blocks inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except replies to your outbound traffic. You might need to create exceptions to this rule for these purposes:

To allow remote computers on the Internet to access a server on your local network.

To allow certain applications and games to work correctly when your router does not recognize their replies.

Your router provides two features for creating these exceptions: port forwarding and port triggering. The next sections provide background information to help you understand how port forwarding and port triggering work, and the differences between the two.

Remote Computer Access Basics

When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing the source and destination address and process information. Before forwarding your message to the remote computer, your router has to modify the source information and create and track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer.

Here is an example of normal outbound traffic and the resulting inbound responses:

1.You open a browser and your operating system assigns port number 5678 to this browser session.

2.You type http://www.example.com into the URL field, and your computer creates a web page request message with the following address and port information. The request message is sent to your router.

Source address. Your computer’s IP address.

Source port number. 5678, which is the browser session.

Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which your computer finds by asking a DNS server.

Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process.

3.Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the web server at www.example.com. Before sending

Advanced Settings

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Contents N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Getting to know your routerFront Panel Hardware FeaturesUnpack Your Router Icon Description Back Panel LabelAttach the Stand Position Your RouterCable Your Router Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup Connecting the router Getting Started with Netgear GenieRouter Setup Preparation Types of Logins and AccessWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DhcpUse Netgear genie after Installation Upgrade the FirmwareDashboard Basic Home Screen Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online helpJoin Your Wireless Network Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method To use WPS to join the wireless network Manual MethodNetgear genie App and Mobile genie App Netgear genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and networkBasic Home Screen Internet Setup To view or change the basic Internet setup Internet IP Address Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Attached Devices  To go to the Attached Devices screen To set up Live Parental Controls Parental ControlsNetgear genie Basic Settings ReadySHARE Storage Click the Take me to the status screen buttonBasic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settingsRegion Selection Wireless Settings Screen FieldsWireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz  To change the WPA settings Change WPA Security Option and PasswordSecurity Options Settings  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest Network Guest NetworksGuest Network Wireless Security Options WPA EncryptionSpecify custom settings Netgear genie Advanced HomeNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard Select either Push Button or PIN Number WPS Wizard To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the MTU Size Common MTU sizes To change the LAN settings LAN Setup To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Use Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup Address Reservation Use the Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation Quality of Service QoS Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications To configure QoS  To reserve an IP address To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for Internet AccessQoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click the Add Priority Rule button Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check boxQoS for a Router LAN Port  To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS Setup QoS for a MAC AddressEdit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Click Add Priority RuleAccessing and configuring a USB storage StorageReadySHARE Access  To access the USB device from WindowsFile-Sharing Scenarios Share Photos To share files with your friends and family Store Files in a Central Location for PrintingShare Large Files over the Internet  To access your USB device Storage Basic Settings To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE Add or Edit a Network Folder Select Basic ReadySHARE, and click EditStorage Advanced Settings  To go to USB Storage Advanced SettingsAvailable Network Folders Safely Remove a USB DriveMedia Server Specify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check boxAccess the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP  To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browserConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Ftp//10.1.65.4Keep unwanted content out of your SecurityKeyword Blocking of Http Traffic Select Advanced Security Block Sites To delete a keyword or domain  To specify a trusted computerBlock Services Port Filtering  To block services Select Advanced Security Block ServicesSecurity Schedule Blocking  To schedule blockingSecurity Event Email Notifications Administration Manage your network To check for new firmware and update your router View Router Status Router InformationHardware Version. The router model LAN PortInternet Port Show Statistics ButtonWireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Connection Status ButtonAdministration View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Manage the Configuration File Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings EraseSet Password Password RecoveryAdvanced Settings Customize your networkAdvanced Wireless Settings Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Select the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless AP To restrict access based on MAC addresses Wireless Repeating Function WDS Select the Enable Access Point Mode check boxWireless repeating scenario  To view or change the Wireless Repeating Function settings Following settings are availableSet Up the Base Station  To set up the base stationSet Up a Repeater Unit  To configure the router as a repeater unitRemote Computer Access Basics Port Forwarding and Port TriggeringPort Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Destination port numberPort Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers  To set up port forwardingAdd a Custom Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port TriggeringEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Static Routes  To set up Dynamic DNSSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up a static route Remote Management  To turn on Universal Plug and Play USB SettingsUniversal Plug and Play  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6IPv6 Filtering IPv6 LAN SetupAuto Detect Fields Auto Config 6to4 Tunnel Pass ThroughFixed IPv6 Fixed WAN SetupIPb6 Fixed LAN Setup Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Quick Tips Power LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshoot with the LEDsLEDs Never Turn Off Internet LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the InternetWireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs Are Off Troubleshooting 105 Incorrect Date or Time Wireless ConnectivityChanges Not Saved Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information Factory Settings Factory default settingsTechnical Specifications WPA2-PSK AESSupplemental Information 111