Note: An added benefit of Port Triggering is you do not need to worry about ip addresses.

When using port triggering with applications that don't make outbound connections you can use my free
Port Triggering Initiator to make the connections to trigger the ports for you.

Step 1.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 2.

Put in your username and password, then click 'Log In'

If you don't know it you can check our list of default router and modem password list here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 3.

Once logged into your router click on "Firewall"

Once the page has loaded click on "Special Applications"

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Step 4.

In "Trigger Port"  enter the starting port to be used as a trigger.
Example: 3000

Next choose your "Trigger Type"

In the "Public Port" enter the ending port to be forwarded.
Example: 4000

Now choose your "Public Type"

Be sure to check "Enabled"

Repeat this steps for any more ports you want to be used as a trigger.

Click "Apply"

All Done!

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NAT- Virtual Servers Setup	NAT - Port Triggering Setup	NAT - DMZ Host
Wireless - Basic	Wireless - Security	Wireless - MAC Filter
Wireless - Advanced	Wireless - Authenticated Stations	Voice - Select the Caller ID Mode
Access Control - Passwords	Device Info	LAN Setup

Step 1.

Some routers & modems work best with port forwarding if you have a static local IP.
Manually set your network interface card ( NIC ) to use a static ip address.
You can also download my FREE Simple Static IP tool to set it for you.

Step 2.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 3.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 4.

Once logged into your router click on "Firewall"

Once the page has loaded click on "Port Range Forwarding"

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Step 5.

Give your entry a name in the "Application" field.

In "Start" enter the starting port to be forwarded.
Example: 2100

In "End" enter the ending port to be forwarded.
Example: 3100

Next choose the "Protocol" you want to use.

Enter the computers IP address in "IP Address"

Be sure to check "Enable"

Repeat step 5 for any more ports you want to forward.

Click on "Save Settings"

All Done!

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Step 1.

Some routers & modems work best with port forwarding if you have a static local IP.
Manually set your network interface card ( NIC ) to use a static ip address.
You can also download my FREE Simple Static IP tool to set it for you.

Step 2.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 3.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 4.

Once logged into your router click on "Applications & Gaming"

Once the page has loaded click on "Port Range Forwarding"

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Step 5.

Give your entry a name in the "Application Name" field.

In "Start" enter the starting port to be forwarded.
Example: 2100

In "End" enter the ending port to be forwarded.
Example: 3100

Next choose the "Protocol" you want to use.

Enter the computers IP address in "IP Address"

Be sure to check "Enabled"

Repeat step 5 for any more ports you want to forward.

Click on "Save Settings"

All Done!

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Step 1.

Some routers & modems work best with port forwarding if you have a static local IP.
Manually set your network interface card ( NIC ) to use a static ip address.
You can also download my FREE Simple Static IP tool to set it for you.

Step 2.

Open your favorite web browser and input your routers ip address in the address bar.
Please note that you must have the http:// in order to connect to your router/modem properly.

Need help finding you router IP address? Click here

Step 3.

Some router/modems require a username and/or password, if yours requires it, enter the routers username and password here.

If you have changed it and don't remember it you may have to reset your device to factory default using the reset button on most routers.

Step 4.

Once logged into your router click on "Applications & Gaming"

Once the page has loaded click on "Port Range Forwarding"

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Step 5.

Give your entry a name in the "Application Name" field.

In "Start-End Port" enter the starting and ending ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100-3100

Next choose the "Protocol" you want to use.

Enter the computers IP address in "To IP Address"

Be sure to check "Enabled"

Repeat step 5 for any more ports you want to forward.

Click on "Save Settings"

All Done!

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