Section 2: Web GUI Screens and Configuration Parameter Reference
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9.2 Firewall –Virtual Servers (Port Forwarding)
The port forwarding function forwards inbound traffic from the Internet to a specified single
device on your network. Examples include allowing access to a web server on your network,
peer-to-peer file sharing, some gaming and videoconferencing applications, and others. This
function allows you to route external (Internet) calls for services such as a web server (port 80),
FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your router to your internal network.
Click the Add button to add a virtual server. Select a virtual server from the list and click the
Delete button to delete a virtual server.
Virtual Servers:
Description – Enter a name for the virtual server.
Inbound Port – Enter the inbound port range for the virtual server. It should be the same range
as the local port.
Format – Sets the format for the port. Options are TCP, UDP, or BOTH.
Private IP Address – Enter the IP address of the machine on the LAN that you want
the connections to go to.
Local Port – Enter the local port range for the virtual server. It should be the same range as the
inbound port.
