Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CGD24G User Manual
game server) or computer visible and available to the Internet. The rule tells the gateway to direct inbound traffic for a particular service to one local server or computer based on the destination port number. This is also known as port forwarding.
Note: Some residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server processes (such as a web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may periodically check for servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any active services at your location. If you are unsure, refer to the Acceptable Use Policy of your ISP.
To configure port forwarding and services for specific inbound traffic:
1.In the main menu, under Advanced, select Port Forwarding. The Port Forwarding screen displays.
Figure
2.Under Choose Predefined Service, select a predefined service from the Service field. (For example, FTP, which uses TCP ports 20 and 21.)
3.As an option, you can also specify a custom rule that is not in the list of predefined services by specifying the following settings in the Add Custom Rules table:
•Name. Enter a name for the service.
•Start Port. Enter the start port for the service.
•End Port.Enter the end port for the service.
Content Filtering and Firewall Rules |
