Virtual Server; Virtual Server Vs. Ddns - Asus WL-530g User Manual

Chapter 3 - Software Configuration
NAT Setting (Cont.)
Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu.
Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS
wireless router. Tips are given when you move
your cursor over each item.

Virtual Server

Virtual Server List
Local IP – This field stands for the destination IP address that you like to
redirect the matched packet to.
Port Range– This field stands for a port number or a range of ports. Once
the destination port of incoming packets matches the port or within the port
range, the incoming packets will be redirect to IP address specified in Local
IP.
Protocol– This field stands for protocol of incoming packets.
Description –This field allows you to record what this rule is used for.

Virtual Server vs. DDNS

Cooperating with DDNS, your can expose your server to Internet with a
unique name, even through dynamic WAN IP address is applied.
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To make services, like WWW, FTP,
provided by a server in your local
network accessible for outside users,
you should specify a local IP address
to the server. Then, add the IP address
and network protocol type, port
number, and name of the service in
the following list. Based on the list,
the gateway will forward service
request from outside users to the
corresponding local server.
Enable Virtual Server?– Selecting
"Yes" applies all those rules in Virtual
Server List into the Wireless Router.
ASUS Pocket Wireless Router