Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
Port Triggering
Port Triggering is used for special applications that can request a port to be opened on demand. For this feature, the Gateway will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Gateway will remember the IP address of the computer that sends a transmission requesting data, so that when the requested data returns through the Gateway, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
•Application. Enter the name you wish to give each application.
•Start Port and End Port. Enter the starting and ending Triggered Range numbers and the Incoming Forwarded Range numbers of the port you wish to forward.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
DMZ
The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a
•DMZ Hosting. This feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a
•DMZ Host IP Address. To expose one computer, enter the computer’s IP address. To get the IP address of a computer, refer to “Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.”
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Gateway
Figure 5-33: Port Triggering
Figure 5-34: DMZ
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The Applications and Gaming Tab