Virtual Server - TRENDnet TEW-733GR User Manual

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Virtual Server

Access > Virtual Server
Virtual Server (also called port forwarding) allows you to define specific ports (used or
required by a specific application) and forward them to a single IP address (a computer
or device) on your network. Using this feature is more secure compared to using DMZ
(see DMZ on page 33) in which DMZ forwards all ports instead of only specific ports
used by an application. An example would be forwarding a port to an IP camera
(TRENDnet IP cameras default to HTTP TCP port 80 for remote access web requests) on
your network to be able to view it over the Internet.
Since most ISPs constantly change your home IP address, to be able to access the Virtual
Server port(s) from the Internet it is recommended to setup Dynamic DNS service (See
DynDNS section).
1. Log into your router management page (see
on page 22).
2. Click on Access, and click on Virtual Server.
3. Review the virtual server settings.
• Enabled: Check the box to enable rule.
• Name: Enter a name for the virtual server.
• IP Address: Enter the IP address of the device to forward the port (e.g.
192.168.10.101).
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Note: You should assign a static IP address to the device or use DHCP
reservation to ensure the IP address of the device does not change.
• Public Port: Enter the port number used to access the device from the Internet.
Note: The Public Port can be assigned a different port number than the Private
Port (also known as port redirection), however it is recommended to use the
same port number for both settings. Please refer to the device documentation
to determine which ports and protocols are required.
• Private Port: Enter the port number required by your device. Refer to the
connecting device's documentation for reference to the network port(s) required.
• Protocol: Select the protocol required for your device. TCP, UDP, or you can
select Both to choose both TCP & UDP (recommended).
Note: Please refer to the device documentation to determine which ports and
protocols are required.
• Schedule: Select Always to have rules always on or select schedule on the pull
down list.
• Inbound Filter: Select Allow All to have rule allows or select an inbound filter on
the pull down list.
Example: To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera
1. Setup DynDNS service (See DynDNS section).
2. Access TRENDnet IP Camera management page and forward Port 80 (see product
documentation)
3. Make sure to configure your network/IP camera to use a static IP address or you can
use the DHCP reservation feature (see
Note: You may need to reference your camera documentation on configuring a
static IP address.
4. Log into your router management page (see
on page 22).5. Click on Access, and click on Virtual Server.
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