Enable Port Forwarding - NETGEAR Sprint 6100D User Manual

Note: Port forwarding creates a security risk. When not required, port forwarding should be
disabled.
Note: Port forwarding does not apply to normal browsing, file downloading, running most online
games or other applications hosted on the Internet. (Some online games require port
forwarding.)
The following information is displayed.
Item
Port Forwarding
List of forwarded ports: This list appears only if port forwarding is on. Each port displays:
Name
IP Address
Port
Protocol
Actions

Enable Port Forwarding

Before you can use or configure Port Forwarding, you must enable it.
1. On a computer or wireless device that is connected to your gateway, launch a Web
browser.
2. In the address or URL field of your browser, type http://myrouter.
3. When prompted to log in, enter admin for the user name and type the password. (The
default password is password.)
Gateway Settings
Description
Indicates whether port forwarding is on (Enable) or off (Disable).
A name describing the application using the port.
The IP address of the server being accessed.
The port that is forwarded. If the application uses more than one port,
each port must be forwarded separately.
The protocol (TCP, UDP, etc.) being used for this application.
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