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 "Advanced"

Once the page has loaded click on "Virtual Server"

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Step 5.

Once the page has loaded be sure to check "Enable" in the "Status" field.

Next give your entry a name under "Name"

Enter the computers IP address in "Private IP Address"

Next choose the "Protocol Type" you want to use.

In "Private Port" enter the starting port to be forwarded
Example: 2100

In "Public Port" enter the starting port range to be forwarded.
Example: 3100

Note: You can leave the "Schedule" at it's default.

Click on "Apply"

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

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 "Basic"

Once the page has loaded click on "NAT"

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Step 5.

Once the page has loaded choose your "Rule Index"

Next give your entry a name in the "Application"

Next choose the "Protocol" you want to use.

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

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

Enter the computers IP address in "Local IP Address"

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

In "Start Port (local)" enter the starting port to be forwarded.

In "End Port (local)" enter the ending port to be forwarded.

Click on "Submit"

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

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.

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 4.

Once logged into your router click on the "Advanced Setup" tab.

Once the page has loaded click on "Virtual Servers"

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Step 5.

When the page has loaded click "Add"

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Step 6.

Next you want to "Select a Service" in the dropdown provided.

Enter in the "Server IP Address"

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

In "External Port End" enter the ending port to be forwarded.
Example: 2100

Next choose the "Protocol" you want to use.

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

In "Internal Port End" enter the ending port to be forwarded.
Example: 2100

Click "Save/Apply"

Repeat step 6 for any more ports you need to forward.

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 "Firewall"

Once the page has loaded click on "Virtual Servers"

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Step 5.

Once the page has loaded be sure to check "Enable"

Next give your entry a name under "Description"

In "Inbound Port" enter the starting port range to be forwarded.
Example: 2100-2500

Next choose the "Type" you want to use.

Enter the computers IP address in "Private IP Address"

In "Private port" enter the ending port range to be forwarded
Example: 2100-2500

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

Click on "Apply Changes"

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 "Setup"

Once the page has loaded click on "Port Forwarding"

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Step 5.

In "IP Port Range" enter the starting port range to be forwarded.
Example: 2100-2500

Next choose the "Protocol" you want to use.

Enter the computers IP address in "IP Address"

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

Click on "Add"

All Done!

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