Port forwarding : router-computer
Port forwarding allows you to expose a particular service/software on your computer to public access.
WARNING : potential security concerns. Do NOT attempt unless you KNOW what you are doing.
- In a web browser, access the configuration panel of your router, which is usually at
192.168.1.1. - Under section
networkoradvanced options, search forNAT/PATport forwardingorport transfering - Forward any port of your choice (preferably a port numbered between 8192 and 65536 to minimise chance of collision) to you receiving port. The receiving port is configured by the software concerned by the connection.
- Test: access
<your public ip>:<public port number>. - Possible problems if 4 failed :
- port collision. Try setting up another public port.
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