How to Set Up Port Forwarding in Linksys

Input and output ports are on the back of Linksys routers.

Port forwarding is used for programs such as FTP gateways and video games that require web access. For port forwarding with Linksys routers to work after rebooting your system, a static IP address is required. If you're unsure of yours, visit the My IP Address website (see Resources). Once you have it, the process of setting up port forwarding is not complicated.

Things You'll Need

• ISP phone number
• Static IP address

Instructions

1. Open your web browser, type "192.168.1.1" and press "Enter."

2. Enter your username and password, then click "OK." By default the username is blank and the password is "admin." Call your ISP if you cannot log in.

3. Click the "Security" tab in the Linksys web portal.

4. Remove the check for "Block Anonymous Internet Requests" and then click "Save Settings."

5. Follow the navigation tabs at the top of the screen: "Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forwarding."

6. Type the title of the application for which you are port forwarding into the "Applications" text field.

7. Type the lowest number port into "Start" and the highest number port into "End." If you are forwarding only one port, use that number for both "Start" and "End."

8. Select the appropriate protocol and enter the IP address of the unit that you are forwarding (i.e., your computer's IP address). Check "Enable," then save settings.

References

• WinPCTech: Port Forwarding - Linksys

Resources

• Port Forward: Port Forwarding Guides Listed by Manufacturer and Model
• Cisco: Home Networking - Linksys
• My IP Address: What Is My IP Address?