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Forwarding
Port forwarding sets up public services on your network. When users from the
Internet make certain requests of your network, the Router will forward those
requests to the appropriate computer. It is recommended that the Router's
DHCP function is disabled when Forwarding.
Forwarding is generally used to set up a webserver, ftp server, or e-mail serv-
er on your network. To add a server using Forwarding:
1. Enter the port number used by the server. On the same line, enter the IP
Address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able to access.
2. Configure as many entries as you would like until all of the link entries
are filled.
3. Click the Apply button to save the settings.
Filters
Filters block specific internal users from accessing the Internet. You can set
up a filter through an IP address or a network Port number.
To Modify Filter Settings
• Enter the IP addresses you wish to filter into the IP address fields. The
users who have these IP addresses will not be able to access the Internet.
• You can also filter users by entering their network port number. Enter the
port numbers you want to filter into the port numbers fields. Users who are
connected to the Router will no longer be able to access any port number
listed there.
Block WAN Request
• By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network
from being pinged, or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN
Request feature also adds another measure of security to your network by
hiding your network ports. Both functions of the Block WAN Request feature
make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network.
Click the Apply button to save any changes.