D-Link - DIR-655 (D-Link Firmware)


Port Forwarding Guide
For automatic port forwarding try Simple Port Forwarding

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.

The 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.

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Step 4.

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

Once the page has loaded click on "Port Forwarding"

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Step 5.

Be sure to check mark the small box to the left of "Name and IP address"

For "Name" Give your entry a name, it must not be the same as any others on this page.

Next enter the computers IP address in the "IP Address" field.

Note: You can leave the dropdowns to the left of "Name" and "IP Address" at their default.

In "TCP" enter the starting ports to be forwarded. You may use a range of ports or single ports, or a combination of the two.
Example: 2100-3100 or 86,122,600 or 2100-3100,86,122,600

In "UDP" enter the ending ports to be forwarded. You may use a range of ports or single ports, or a combination of the two.
Example: 2100-3100 or 86,122,600 or 2100-3100,86,122,600

Note: You can leave "Schedule" and "Inbound Filter" at their defaults.

Repeat steps for any more ports you need to forward.

Click "Save Settings"

All Done!

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 D-Link - DGL-4500 (D-Link Firmware)


Port Forwarding Guide
For automatic port forwarding try Simple Port Forwarding

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.

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Step 4.

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

Once the page has loaded click on "Virtual Server"

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Step 5.

Be sure to check "Enabled"

For "Name" Give your entry a name, it must not be the same as any others on this page.

For "IP Address" enter the computer IP address.

For "TCP Ports" enter the starting port to be forwarded.
Example: 2100

For "UDP Ports" enter the ending port to be forwarded.
Example: 2105

"Schedule" and "Inbound Filter" can be left at their defaults.

Click "Add"

Repeat steps for any more ports you need to forward.

Click "Save Settings"

All Done!

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 D-Link - DGL-4100 (D-Link Firmware)


Port Forwarding Guide
For automatic port forwarding try Simple Port Forwarding

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.

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Step 4.

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

Once the page has loaded click on "Virtual Server"

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Step 5.

For "Name" Give your entry a name, it must not be the same as any others on this page.

For "IP Address" enter the computer IP address.

Next select the "Protocol" for the ports.

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

In "Public Port" enter the ending port to be forwarded.
Example: 2105

Note: "Inbound Filter" and "Schedule" can be left at their default.

Click "Save"

Click "Save Settings"

Repeat steps for any more ports you need to forward.

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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 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.

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Step 4.

Once logged into your router click on "Virtual Server"

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Step 5.

In the "ID" field give your entry an ID number.

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

In "Public Port End' enter the ending port to be forwarded.
Example: 2105

In "Private Port" enter the same port as in the "Public Port Start"
Example: 2100

Next select the "Port Type"

Next enter the IP address you want to forward in the "Host IP Address"

Click "Add This Setting"

Repeat steps 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.

If you have set your password enter now. If you have not yet set a password leave it blank and click "Submit"

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.

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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 check "Enable"

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

In 'Inbound port' enter the starting port to be forwarded.
Example: 2100

Next choose the "Type" you wish to use

Enter the computer IP address in "Private IP address"

In "Private port" enter the ending port to be forwarded.
Example:2100

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

Click on "Apply Changes"

All Done!

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