How do I open ports on my router?
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New GUI- Single Port White and Blue
By default. your router will block all incoming connections (into your network) and allow all Outgoing connections to the Internet. In some cases, you may need to allow some connections into your network (for Example: Using the Remote Desktop Application). To do this, you must open ports on your router.
– Name– Enter a name for the rule (ie. Web Server 1) – Local IP: Specify the IP address of the device you are opening the port for – Protocol: Specify the traffic type (TCP or UDP) – Note: If you are not sure, choose BOTH – External/Internal Port: Enter the port number you want to open (ie. 80)
– Click Apply

New Gui- Range/Multiple Ports White and Blue
By default. Your router will block all incoming connections (into your network) and allow all Outgoing connections to the Internet. In some cases, you may need to allow some connections into your network (for Example: Using the Remote Desktop Application). To do this, you must open ports on your router.
– Name– Enter a name for the rule (ie. Web Server 1) – Local IP: Specify the IP address of the device you are opening the port for – TCP Port: Enter the TCP port numbers you want to open – UDP Port- Enter the UDP port numbers you want to open
Note: You can enter the ports in multiple different ways- Range (50-100) Individual (80, 68, 888) Mixed (1020-5000, 689)
– Click Apply

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