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How to Port Forward a Draytek Router

Last updated 2 min read Port Forwarding Routers & Firewalls

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  • Log in to the Draytek router, click 'NAT' > 'Port Redirection', then click '1' and 'Enable'.
  • Set Mode to 'Single', enter Service Name, Public Port, Private Port and Private IP, and set Protocol 'TCP' and WAN Interface 'All'.
  • Click 'Ok', then repeat the entries on entry '2' with Protocol 'UDP' and click 'Ok'.
  • Connect with your hostname and port in a browser, for example http://hostname.ddns.net:8000.

  1. Login to the Draytek router via the default gateway address.

  2.  Click on “NAT” and then “Port Redirection.” Port Forward a Draytek Router 1

  3.  Click on “1.” Port Forward a Draytek Router 2

  4. Click “Enable.” Set the Mode to “Single.” Enter a Service Name, Public Port, Private Port and Private IP. Set the Protocol to “TCP” and WAN Interface to “All.”  Click “Ok.”  Port Forward a Draytek Router 3

  5. Click on “2.” Fill in the boxes with the same information given in step 4. Set the Protocol to “UDP.” Click “Ok.” Port Forward a Draytek Router 4

    You should now be able to connect to your device via a web browser. Simply enter your hostname followed by the port number into the address bar. For example http://hostname.ddns.net:8000

    Please Note: If you are using a mobile application, you will simply need to use your hostname to connect. The application should already specify the port when attempting to make the connection.

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