AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100

Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application

The modem router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service or application is not predefined, you can add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application.

To add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application:

1.Find out which port number or range of numbers the service or application uses.

You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the service or application or through user groups or news groups.

2.Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

3.Type http://www.routerlogin.net. A login screen displays.

4.Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

5.Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

6.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering screen displays.

7.Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected.

8.Click the Add Custom Service button.

Manage Firewall Rules, Port Forwarding, and Port Triggering

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NETGEAR D6100 user manual Click the Add Custom Service button