Linksys - WRTP54G (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.

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 4.

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

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Step 5.

Click 'Port Range Forwarding'

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

In 'Start ~ End Port' 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!

Actiontec - R1520SU (Qwest 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 "Setup / Configuration".

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Step 5.

Click on "Advanced Setup"

Then on the following page click 'Begin Advanced Setup'

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Step 6.

In the 'IP Port Range' enter the ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

For 'Protocol' select the protocol for the ports.

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

Click 'Add'

Repeat this step for all ports.

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Step 7.

Once finished click the 'Save and Restart' button.

All done!

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Westell - B90-327W15-06 (Westell 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 "Configuration" then 'Services'

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Step 4.

Now click on 'Define Custom Service'

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Step 5.

Choose 'Trigger Ports' and click 'Next'

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Step 6.

For 'Service Name' give this entry a name, this must be unique from any other entries.

In the 'Local 'Trigger' Port Range' enter the ports to be used as the trigger.
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

In the 'Global Port Range' enter the ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

Click 'Next'

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Step 7.

This screen will show you the ports you have added.

To add more ports click 'Add'

Repeat this steps 6 & 7 for all ports.

Once done adding ports close the pop up window.

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Step 8.

Once you have added all the ports you need choose the entry you made from the drop down list 'Service Name'

Then click 'Enable'

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All done!

Westell - B90-327W15-06 (Westell 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 "Configuration" then 'Services'

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Step 5.

Now click on 'Define Custom Service'

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Step 6.

Choose 'Port Forwarding Ranges of Ports' and click 'Next'

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Step 7.

For 'Service Name' give this entry a name, this must be unique from any other entries.

In the 'Global Port Range' enter the ports to be forwarded.
Example: 2100 to 2200 or 3000 to 3000

For 'Base Host Port' enter the first port from 'Global Port Range'

For 'Protocol' choose 'TCP' or 'UDP'

Click 'Next'

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Step 8.

This screen will show you the ports you have added.

To add more ports click 'Add'

Repeat this steps 7 & 8 for all ports.

Once done adding ports close the pop up window.

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Step 9.

Once you have added all the ports you need choose the entry you made from the drop down list 'Service Name'

Then click 'Enable'

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All done!