Add A Port Forwarding Rule With A Custom Service Or Application - NETGEAR R6900v2 User Manual

Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900v2
If the service or application that you want to add is not in the list, create a port forwarding rule with a
custom service or application (see
on page 203).
9. In the Internal IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that must provide the service or
that runs the application.
10. Click the Add button.
Your settings are saved and the rule is added to the table.
Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or
Application
The router lists default services and applications that you can use in port forwarding rules. If the service or
application is not predefined, you can add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application.
To add a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application:
1. Find out which port number or range of numbers the service or application uses.
You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the service or application or through
user groups or news groups.
2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
3. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
4. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering.
The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays.
6. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected.
7. Click the Add Custom Service button.

Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application

Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
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