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.

First give your entry a name under "Application Name"

Under "Start - End Port" enter the range of  ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100-6500

Next choose the "Protocol" you want to use.

Enter the computers IP address in "To IP Address"

Be sure to check "Enable"

You can leave "Schedule" at it's default.

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

Click "Apply"

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"

Click To View Full Picture

Step 5.

First give your entry a name under "Application Name"

Under "Start - End Port" enter the range of  ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100-6500

Next choose the "Protocol" you want to use.

Enter the computers IP address in "To IP Address"

Be sure to check "Enable"

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

Click "Apply"

All Done!

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Linksys - WRT54G (Talisman Firmware)



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Basic Setup	Setup - DDNS	Setup - MAC Address Clone
Setup - Advanced Routing	Routing Table Entry List	VLAN - Setup
Wireless Network	Wireless Security	Wireless MAC Filter
Advanced Wireless	Wireless WDS	VLANs
Security - Firewall	Security - VPN Passthrough	Access Restrictions - Internet Access
	System Tools - Port Forwarding	System Tools - Port Triggering
System Tools - DMZ	System Tools - DHCP	System Tools - Static Hosts
System Tools - Package Management	Administration - Management	Administration - Log
Incoming Log Table	Outgoing Log Table	Administration - Diagnostics
Command Shell	Status - Router

D-Link - EBR-2310 (D-Link v2 Firmware)

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Login	Device Information	Logs
Traffic Statistics	Active Sessions	Support Menu
Administrator Settings	Time	System Settings
Wizard	Internet Connection Setup Wizard	Internet Connection
WAN	Network Settings	Virtual Server
Port Forwarding	Application Rules	MAC Address Filter
Access Control	Website Filter	Firewall Settings
Advanced Network	Firmware	DDNS
Ping Test	Schedules	Logs

D-Link - DSL-502T (D-Link Firmware)

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Setup Wizard	Home - WAN	LAN - Management IP
DHCP Settings	DNS Configuration	DDNS Configuration
UPnP	Virtual Server	LAN Clients
SNMP Management	Filters	Bridge Filters
Routing Table	DMZ	Firewall Configuration
RIP	ADSL Configuration	ATM VC Setting
Administrator Settings	Time	Remote Log Settings
System Settings	Firmware Upgrade	Miscellaneous Configuration
Diagnostic Test	Device Information	DHCP Clients
View Log	Traffic Statistics	ADSL Status
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