Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering - TP-Link AC1200 User Manual

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Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering

Port Triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports.
When a host on the local network initiates a connection to the triggering port, all the
external ports will be opened for subsequent connections. The router can record the
IP 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, video players and common applications including 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 your TP-Link ID or the password you set for
the router.
2. Go to Advanced >
Tips:
• It is recommended to keep the default settings of
not clear about which port and protocol to use.
• If the service you want to use is not in the
corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the
service needs.
• You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in a
router. Please note that the
Users on the internet can enter
http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Tips:
• The WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically by
the ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN referring
to Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service
http:// domain name
• If you have changed
http:// WAN IP: External Port
NAT Forwarding > Port Triggering
External Port should not be overlapped.
http:// WAN IP
Account. Then users on the internet can use
to visit the website.
the default External
or http:// domain name: External Port
and click Add.
NAT Forwarding
Internal Port and Protocol if you are
Service Type, you can enter the
(in this example:
Port, you should
to visit the website.
use
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