What is port forwarding and how do I set it up?

What is port forwarding and how do I set it up?

Port forwarding is a technique used to allow external devices to access services on a private network. To set it up, you'll need to access your router's settings and specify which ports to forward to which internal IP addresses.

Can you walk me through the steps to access my router settings?

Sure! First, connect to your network, then open a web browser and enter your router's IP address, usually something like 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Log in with your credentials.

What should I do once I'm logged in?

Look for a section called 'Port Forwarding' or 'Virtual Server'. Here, you can add a new rule specifying the port number and the internal IP address of the device you want to forward to.

Is there a way to check if port forwarding is working?

Yes! You can use online tools like 'CanYouSeeMe.org' to check if the port is open. Just enter the port number you forwarded.