Port Forwarding - How can I set this up on my Linksys router
Here is a guide to help you port forward: https://www.linksys.com/support-article?articleNum=49410
Follow the steps below to set up Single Port Forwarding on the router.
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Access the router's web interface using the default IP address of the router which is 192.168.1.1.
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On the Navigation pane under Router Settings, select Security.
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On the Security window, select Apps and Gaming tab. Once done, select the Single Port Forwarding sub-tab and click the Add a new Single Port Forwarding button.
- Enter the details of the device you want to forward. Ensure to enter the Application name, External and Internal Ports, the Protocol to be used, and the Device IP# (the static IP address of your device) correctly. Then, click Save.
In the example below, we will port forward a home camera to enable its remote access feature, this means you can access your monitoring camera even when you’re away from your home network. This camera utilizes Port 80, which is the regular internet port number (HTTPS) so the camera can be accessed over the internet. The 192.168.1.11 represents the camera’s Static IP address.
It is recommended to set the Protocol to the default “Both” option, so it can utilize both TCP and UDP options to ensure smooth and fast connectivity.
- Click Apply then click Ok.
You should now have successfully set up Single Port Forwarding on your Linksys WiFi router.
