Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering - TP-Link Archer MR400 User Manual

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10. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering

Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports.
When a host in the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the
external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the
IP address of the host. When the data from the internet return to the external ports, the
router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly applied
to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming
Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc.
4. Click View Existing
port, internal port and protocol will be auto-populated. Enter
the PC's IP address 192.168.1.100 in the
5. Click OK to save the settings.
Note:
1. It is recommended to keep the default settings of
if you are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
2. If the service you want to use is not in the
the corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number
that the service needs.
3. You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several
services in a router. Please note that the
Users in the internet can enter
http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Note:
1. WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP is assigned
dynamically by ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name
for the WAN by DDNS, go to
more information. Then you can use
2. If you have changed the default
IP: External Port or http://domain name: External Port
Services, and choose HTTP. The external
Internal Port
Service
External Port
http:// WAN IP
Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service Account
http://domain name
External Port, you should use
NAT Forwarding
Internal IP field.
and Protocol
Name, you can enter
cannot be overlapped.
(in this example:
for
to visit the website.
http://WAN
to visit the website.
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