Linksys - BEFW11S4 (Linksys Firmware)


Port Triggering Guide

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.

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.

Step 3.

Once logged into your router click on the "Applications & Gaming" tab.

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Step 4.

Click 'Port Triggering'

Under 'Application' Give your entry a name, it must not be the same as any others on this page.

Under 'Triggered Range' this will be what ports are used to trigger when to open the ports.
In 'Start Port' & 'End Port' enter the trigger ports
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

Under 'Forwarded Range' this will be what ports are to be forwarded.
In 'Start Port' & 'End Port' enter the ports
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

On 'Enable' make sure to check mark it.

Repeat this step for all ports.

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Step 5.

Click 'Save Settings'

All done!

Actiontec - MI424-WR (Verizon Firmware)


Port Triggering Guide

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.

Enter your username and password and click 'OK'

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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 Settings"

Set the firewall to 'Minimum Security' to allow Inbound connections.

Now Click 'Apply'

When the page is done reloading click on 'Port Triggering'

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Step 4.

Click 'Add'

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Step 5.

For 'Outgoing Trigger Ports' click on 'New Trigger Ports'

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Step 6.

For 'Protocol' choose your protocol, normally TCP or UDP.

For 'Source Ports' choose 'Any'

For 'Destination Ports' Choose either 'Range' or 'Single' then enter the ports to be used as the trigger.
Example: 2100 or 2100 - 2105

Click 'Apply'

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Step 7.

For 'Incoming Ports to Open' click on 'New Opened Ports'

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Step 8.

For 'Protocol' choose your protocol, normally TCP or UDP.

For 'Source Ports' choose 'Any'

For 'Destination Ports' Choose either 'Range' or 'Single' then enter the ports to be forwared.
Example: 2100 or 2100 - 2105

Click 'Apply'

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Step 9.

If you have more ports to add repeat steps 7 & 8.

Once all ports have been added give the service a name.
For 'Service Name' give your entry a unique name.

Now click 'Apply'

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All done!

Linksys - BEFW11S4 (Linksys 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.

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 "Applications & Gaming" tab.

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Step 5.

Normally 'Port Range Forward' is chosen by default, if not click it.

Under 'Application' Give your entry a name, it must not be the same as any others on this page.

In 'Start' & 'End' enter the ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

Next select the protocol for the ports.

In the 'IP Address' field put the local IP of the computer the ports will be forwarded to.

On 'Enable' make sure to check mark it.

Repeat this step for all ports.

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Step 6.

Click 'Save Settings'

All done!

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Actiontec - MI424-WR (Verizon Firmware)

Linksys - WRTP54G (Linksys Firmware)


Wireless Setup Guide

Note: When setting up or changing your wireless settings it is a good idea to be plugged into the router with your network cable and not your wireless connection.
          If you are using your wireless connection and make any changes you will lose you wireless connection.

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'

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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 the "Wireless" tab.

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Step 4.

By default 'Basic Wireless Setting' should be chosen, if not click it now.

For 'Wireless Network Mode' set to enable.

For 'Wireless Network Name (SSID)' set a name you would like to call your wireless.
What you put here is what will show up when you are searching for a wireless connection.

For 'Wireless SSID Broadcast' normally you will have this set to enable.
This will broadcast your wireless connection to be detected by your wireless card.
This is a good way for a standard user to find the network, but also why it is important to have wireless security in place.

Once all information is set click on 'Save Settings'

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Step 5.

Now click on 'Wireless Security'

For 'Security Mode:' you will have multiple options, for the sake of keeping this guide simple I recommend you choose WPA.
WPA is widely supported by wireless cards and allows you to set your own password.

Once you have your security set more boxes will appear on screen.

For setting your wireless password you will enter it into the 'Passphrase' or 'Password' box.

Once you have your setting all set click 'Save Settings'

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All done!