Add A Port Triggering Rule - NETGEAR R6120 User Manual

Add a Port Triggering Rule

The router does not provide default services and applications for port triggering rules. You must define a
custom service or application for each port triggering rule.
To add a port triggering rule:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. 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.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering.
The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays.
5. Select the Port Triggering radio button.
The port triggering settings display.
6. Click the Add Service button.
The Port Triggering Rules page displays.
7. Specify a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application as described in the following
table.
Field
Service
Service Name
Service User
Service Type
Triggering Port
Required Inbound Connection
Service Type
AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120
Description
Enter the name of the custom service or application.
From the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP
address of one computer:
• Any. This is the default setting and allows any computer on the Internet to use
this service.
• Single address. Restricts the service to a particular computer. Enter the IP address
in the field that becomes available with this selection from the menu.
Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the service or application.
Enter the number of the outbound traffic port that must open the inbound ports.
Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) that is associated with the inbound connection.
If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP.
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