Add A Port Triggering Rule - NETGEAR BR500 User Manual

Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections,
real-time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance, enable
Universal Plug-N-Play (UPnP, see Improve network connections with Universal Plug and
Play on page 98).

Add a port triggering rule

The router does not provide default services and applications for port triggering rules.
You must define a custom service or application for each port triggering rule.
To add a port triggering rule:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter https://www.routerlogin.net.
Your browser might display a security message, which you can ignore. For more
information, see Log in to the local browser interface on page 16.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified when you set
up your router. If you didn't change the password, enter password. The user name
and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Firewall > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering.
The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays.
5. Select the Port Triggering radio button.
The port triggering settings display.
6. Click the Add Service button.
The Add Triggering Service slide-out panel opens.
7. Set up a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application by specifying
the following settings:
• Service Name. Enter the name of the custom service or application.
• Service User. From the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address
and enter the IP address of one computer:
Any. This is the default setting and allows any computer on the Internet to
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use this service.
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