Open Ports Dynamically By Port Triggering - TP-Link Archer C9 User Manual

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10. 2. Open Ports Dynamically by Port Triggering

Port triggering can specify a triggering port and its corresponding external ports.
When a host in 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 and video players. Common applications include MSN Gaming
Zone, Dialpad and Quick Time 4 players, etc.
Tips:
1. It is recommended to keep the default settings of
are not clear about which port and protocol to use.
2. If the service you want to use is not in the
corresponding parameters manually. You should verify the port number that the
service need.
3. You can add multiple virtual server rules if you want to provide several services in
a router. Please note that the
Users in the Internet can enter
http:// 218.18.232.154) to visit your personal website.
Note:
Your configurations will not take effect if NAT function is disabled. Then you should
go to Advanced > System Tools
Tips:
1. WAN IP should be a public IP address. For the WAN IP is assigned dynamically by
ISP, it is recommended to apply and register a domain name for the WAN refer to
11. 4. Set Up a Dynamic DNS Service
to visit the website.
2. If you have changed the default
External Port or http:// domain name: External Port
Internal Port
Service
External Port should not be overlapped.
http:// WAN IP
> System Parameters page to enable NAT.
Account. Then you can use
External Port, you should use
to visit the website.
NAT Forwarding
and Protocol if you
Type, you can enter the
(in this example:
http:// domain name
http:// WAN IP:
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