Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual
Port Forwarding
Selecting Port Forwarding in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the
"Port Forwarding" screen. Port forwarding allows certain programs to bypass the
Router's built-in firewall, allowing access to parts of the network (for hosting a
Web or
server, for example). To use port forwarding, enter the
port range in
FTP
IP
the "
Port Range" text boxes. (If more than
ports are needed, Actiontec recom-
IP
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mends using
Hosting. See "
Hosting," below, for more information.)
DMZ
DMZ
Choose the protocol type from the "Protocol" list box, then enter the
address of
IP
the computer on the network to be used as a host. Click Add. The forwarded ports
appear in the "List of Forwarded Ports" text box.
To remove forwarded ports, highlight them, then click Remove.
Clicking Advanced brings up the "Advanced Port Forwarding" screen.
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