Linksys WRT54GC Network Router User Manual


 
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is
passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network
device (hub, router, bridge, etc.) to the workstation console used to oversee the network. The agents return
information contained in a MIB (Management Information Base), which is a data structure that defines what is
obtainable from the device and what can be controlled (turned off, on, etc.).
Telnet. A terminal emulation protocol commonly used on Internet and TCP/IP-based networks. It allows a user at
a terminal or computer to log onto a remote device and run a program.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol). A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password
capability.
Web. The Internet.
Start/End. This is the port range. Enter the port number or range of external ports used by the server or Internet
application. Check with the software documentation of the Internet application for more information.
Protocol. Select the protocol(s) used for this application, TCP and/or UDP.
To IP Address. For each application, enter the IP address of the PC running the specific application.
Enabled. Click the Enabled checkbox to enable port forwarding for the relevant application.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.