Chapter 7. Forwarding Rules

7.2SPECIAL APPLICATIONS AND GAMES

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Some applications and Internet games utilize a range of service ports that are normally blocked by the router’s network address translation (NAT) firewall. This Special Applications feature lets you enable pre-defined applications and your own custom settings. Each Special Application setting can only be used by one client at a time. Your applications provider will be able to provide these settings for you.

•Trigger. The outbound port number issued by your local application.

•Incoming Ports. When a trigger packet is detected, inbound packets received through the specified ports will be permitted to pass through the router. Unlike conventional routers where ports stay open for an indefinite time, this router will automatically close the ports after 60 seconds of inactivity.

To use one of the pre-defined applications:

A.Select your application or game from the drop-down list. Choose from Battle.Net, Dialpad, ICU II, MSN Gaming Zone, PC-to-Phone and QuickTime 4.

B.Select an entry ID number (1–8).

C.Click Copy to.

If Special Applications are insufficient for your application, set up your client as a DMZ; see the following section for details.

After making changes, be sure to click Save.

To restore the last saved settings, click Undo.

To read on-screen information on this page, click Help.

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FR1104-G specifications

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