NETGEAR WNR612 User Manual page 80

Netgear WNR612 Wireless Router User Manual
The following table describes parameters in this page:
Field
Service Name Select a service type from the drop-down list.
Indicate the protocol that is used at the mapping port. You can
Protocol
select TCP/UDP, TCP, or UDP.
After the connection to the mapping port is established, the
Starting Port corresponding port is open and the application can initiate
consequent connection requests to the open port.
Ending Port Set the end port of the mapping port range.
Server IP Enter the IP address of the computer on which the service is to be
Address provided.
After setting, click Apply to save the settings.
Port Triggering
Certain applications, such as WAN network games, video conferences, and
network calls, require multiple connections. Because of the firewall setting, these
applications cannot work on a simple NAT router. However, certain special
applications enable the applications to work on a NAT router. When an application
sends a connection request to a trigger port, the corresponding ports are open, for
later connection and service provision.
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