Forwarding

Port Forwarding allows remote computers to connect to a specific device within your private network.

The forwarding list shows information about any configured port forwarding rules.

Item Comment
Name Identifier for the mapping.
Direction zone involved
Dst. IP Address Client IP address.
Protocol Mapping protocol (UDP / TCP / TCP + UDP ).
Public port(s) Public (external) port.
Private port(s) Private (client) port.

To map incoming connections:

  • Click the add button to open the settings

The port mapping dialog lets you add configuration settings for the mapping.

Ports can be added one by one (80) or as ranges (21:22).

  • Add information:
    • Add a name as identification
    • Add ports:
      • Add public/incoming port(s)
      • Add private/client port(s)
    • Select protocol
  • Click Save
  • Click Close

Your information is saved and is visible in the mapping list.

Add or Edit Port Mapping

The Add or Edit Port Mapping view allows you to add or change port mapping settings.

Item Comment
Rule Name Rule name.
Source Zone Incoming zone.
Destination Zone Destination zone.
Source IP Address Source IP address (for filtering).
Dst. Device Client hostname.
Dst. IP Address Client IP address.
Protocol Mapping protocol (UDP / TCP / TCP + UDP ).
Public port(s) Public (external) port.
Private port(s) Private (client) port.
NAT Loopback Enable NAT Loopback
Protocol

The protocol setting filters traffic by protocol for the port forward.

Protocol Description
TCP + UDP Both TCP and UDP.
TCP TCP only.
UDP UDP only.