Enable Port Filtering - NETGEAR 779S User Manual

5. Select the Enable radio button.
Incoming traffic is forwarded to specific ports and devices on your network using their
local IP addresses.
Note: Port forwarding creates a security risk. When not required, disable port
forwarding.
6. Enter the following port forwarding information:
• Label. A descriptive name.
• IP. The IP address.
• Port. The port number that the application uses.
• Protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/IP.
The Submit button displays after you make a selection.
7. Click the Submit button.
Your changes are saved.

Enable Port Filtering

You can select which applications (for example, HTTP, FTP, email servers) can access the
Internet. Used with other security measures such as a firewall, port filtering can enhance
network security.
Note: An activation data connection must be present before you can add
entries.
To enable port filtering:
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1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. Enter http://attwifimanager or http://192.168.1.1.
A login screen displays.
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