Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router
5-6 Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Althoughthe router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet,
youcan make local servers for different services (for example, FTPor HTTP) visible and available
to the Internet.This is done using the PORTS menu. From the Main Menu of the browser
interface,under Advanced, click on PORTS to view the port forwarding screen,shown in
Figure 5-2
Figure 5-2. Port Forwarding Menu
Requestedservices are identified by port numbers in an incoming IP packet. Forexample, a packet
that is sentto the externalIP address of your router and destined for port number 80 is an HTTP
(Webserver) request, and port 21 is an FTPrequest. Examples of port numbers are shown at the
top of thePORTS menu, although you are not limited to these choices. See IETF RFC1700,
“AssignedNumbers,” for port numbers for common protocols..
Note: Many residentialbroadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server
processes(such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. YourISP may periodically
checkfor 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.