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Configuration: Basic Advanced TCP/IP Wireless
Port Forwarding
Port forwarding enables you to direct incoming traffic to specific LAN hosts (computers on your network) based on the protocol and port number. It is used to play Internet games or provide local services (such as web hosting) for a LAN group. Port forwarding is also referred to as “virtual servers.” You can:
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Apply predefined port forwarding rules to one or more computers
If you have the necessary networking knowledge, create, edit, or delete your own port forwarding rules
Add a computer to the DMZ
Port Forwarding fields and buttons
Field or Button | Description |
Allow Incoming Ping | Enables the voice gateway to respond to a ping from the Internet. |
LAN IP | Select the IP address to host the service. |
New IP | Displays the LAN Clients window to reserve an IP address. |
DMZ | Displays the DMZ Settings page. |
Custom Port Forwarding | Displays the Custom Port Forwarding page. |
Category | Sets the category for which rules are displayed in the Available Rules list — Games, VPN, |
| Audio/Video, Apps (applications), Servers, or User (custom rules you can define and edit). |
Available Rules | Lists the available rules in the selected Category. |
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