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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Trigger
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Trigger
The Port Trigger screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the
computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns
through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
Port Trigger
Application. Enter the application name of the trigger.
Triggered Range
Protocol. Select the protocol TCP or UDP.
For each application, list the triggered port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for
the port number(s) needed.
Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range.
End Port. Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range.
Forwarded Range
Protocol. Select the protocol TCP or UDP.
For each application, list the forwarded port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for
the port number(s) needed.
Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range.
End Port. Enter the ending port number of the Forwarded Range.
Enable. Check the Enable box to enable the application you have defined. Port Triggering for a specific
application will not function if its Enable box is left unchecked. This is disabled (unchecked) by default.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. For help information, click Help.
Figure 5-25: Applications & Gaming Tab -
Port Trigger