Section 3 - Configuration
The Virtual Server feature allows you to open a single port. If you would like to open a range of ports, refer to the next
page. Configure the parameters, as described below, to create a new Virtual Server entry.
Name:
Enter a name for the rule or select an application
from the drop-down menu. Select an application
and click << to populate the fields.
IP Address:
Enter the IP address of the computer on your
local network that you want to allow the incoming
service to. If your computer is receiving an IP
address automatically from the router (DHCP),
you computer will be listed in the "Computer
Name" drop-down menu. Select your computer
and click <<.
Public Port/
Enter the port number that you want to open next
Private Port:
to Private Port and Public Port. The private and
public ports are usually the same. The private port
is the port being used by the application on the
computer within your local network, and the public
port is the port seen from the Internet side.
Protocol Type:
Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu.
Schedule:
The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the
particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
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