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Port Forwarding on a D-Link DIR-655 Secure Spot 2.0

Last updated 3 min read Routers & Firewalls Troubleshooting

Article Summary

  • Log in through the provided software, select a device, click 'Info', and note the internal 'IP Address'.
  • Go to the 'Security' tab, click 'Firewall', then 'Port Forwarding'.
  • Enter a name, the internal IP, and the ports; set 'Schedule' to 'Always' and 'Inbound Filter' to 'Allow all'; check 'Enabled' and click 'Save'.
  • Reboot the router (power off and on) to apply the changes.
  • Test the port at www.portchecktool.com; your ISP may block ports such as 80, 25 and 21.
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This guide will walk you through the steps of port forwarding on the D-Link DIR-655 with Secure Spot 2.0 Management Console.

Step 1: Login to your router through the provided software.

Step 2: Select a device and click “Info.” The field labeled “IP Address” contains your internal IP address, take a note of this address as you will need it later on in this guide.

Port Forwarding on a D-Link Step 1

Step 3: Go to the “Security” tab and then click “Firewall.” You might need to click an orange box that says “Click here to view the Router’s Firewall Options,” once here click on “Port Forwarding.”

Step 4: Choose a name for the service (small description eg. web, camera, xbox, etc.). For the IP Address, enter your internal IP address from “Step 2.” “TCP” and “UDP” are the traffic protocols on which ports you want to open and to use which traffic. In this case we will be using both “TCP” and “UDP” in those two fields. Add the port you would like open. Set the “Schedule” to “Always” and “Inbound Filter” to “Allow all.” Check “Enabled” then “Save.”

Note: Router will need to be rebooted (or power off/on) to apply changes.

Port Forwarding on a D-Link Step 2

Once you save the settings you should now be able to test your port at www.portchecktool.com. Please keep in mind your ISP (Internet Service Provider) can be blocking certain ports such as port 80, 25 and 21. You can call and ask if they are. If you are still not able to see the ports check your firewall and anti-virus software on your computer.

Here is an example. You have a webcam that has the IP address 192.168.1.100 and it runs on port 8080. You want to be able to access this camera from outside your network on port 8080. You would enter the below values into the port forwarding page.

  • To IP Address = 192.168.1.100
  • TCP = 8080
  • UDP = 8080
  • Save Settings

Then to view the camera you would use your No-IP host of “somehost.no-ip.com” like this: http://somehost.no-ip.com:8080 to reach the webcam.