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address of the host. When the data from the Internet return to the external ports, the
router can forward them to the corresponding host. Port triggering is mainly applied
to online games, VoIPs and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming
Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc.
Follow the steps below to configure the port triggering rules:
1. Visit http://tplinkwifi.net, and log in with the username and password you set for
the router.
2. Go to Forwarding
3. Click Add New. Select the desired application from the
The trigger port amd incoming ports will be automatically filled with contents. The
following picture takes application
4. Leave the status as
Note:
• You can add multiple port triggering rules according to your network need.
• The triggering ports can not be overlapped.
• If the application you need is not listed in the
You should verify the incoming ports the application uses first and enter them in
input at most 5 groups of ports (or port sections). Every group of ports must be set apart with ", " . For example,
2000-2038, 2050-2051, 2085, 3010-3030.
5. 8. 3. DMZ
When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally
exposed to the Internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication
between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with
all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special
applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ
host.
Note:
> Port Triggering.
MSN Gaming Zone
Enabled and click Save.
Common Applications
Configure the Router in Standard Wireless Router Mode
Common Applications
as an example.
list, please enter the parameters manually.
Incoming Ports
list.
field. You can
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