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How to Port Forward a Linksys Router

Last updated 1 min read Port Forwarding Routers & Firewalls

Article Summary

  • Log in to the Linksys router, click 'Router Settings' > 'Security', then 'Apps and Gaming' > 'Single Port Forwarding'.
  • Click 'Add a New Single Port Forwarding' and fill in Application Name, External Port, Internal Port and Device IP.
  • Select 'Both' under Protocol, click 'Enabled', then click 'Save'.
  • Connect with your hostname and port in a browser, for example http://hostname.ddns.net:8000.

Login to the Linksys router via the default gateway address.

  1. Click on “Router Settings” and then select “Security.” Linky 1 Click on “Apps and Gaming” and then “Single Port Forwarding.” Linky 2 Click on “Add a New Single Port Forwarding.” Fill in the Application Name, External Port, Internal Port and Device IP boxes. Select “Both” under Protocol and click “Enabled.” Linky 3 Click “Save.” 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.