NETGEAR WGR614v7 manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers

54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual

Follow these steps to set up a computer to play Internet games or use Internet applications:

1.Click Add.

Figure 6-2: Add Port Trigger Menu

2.Enter a service name in the Service Name box.

3.Under Service User, selecting Any (default) will allow this service to be used by everyone in your network. Otherwise, select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer.

4.Select the Service Type.

5.Enter the outbound port number in Triggering Port box.

6.Enter the inbound connection port information such as Connection Type, Starting Port and Ending Port boxes. This information can be obtained from the game or applications manual or support Web site.

7.Click Apply to save your changes.

Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers

Although the router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet, you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet. This is done using the Port Forwarding menu. From the Main Menu of the browser

Advanced Configuration of the Router 6-3

April 2006