Netgear DG834G [64/204] Inbound rules port forwarding

DG834G Reference Manual

5-6 Protecting Your Network

v3.0, September 2005

To access the rules configuration of the DG834G, click the Firewall Rules link on the main menu,

then click Add for either an Outbound or Inbound Service.

• To edit an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table and click Edit.

• To delete an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table and click Delete.

• To move an existing rule to a different position in the table, select its button on the left side of

the table and click Move. At the script prompt, enter the number of the desired new position

and click OK.

Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

Because the DG834G uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one

IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers.

However, by defining an inbound rule you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or

game server) visible and available to the Internet. The rule tells the ADSL modem router to direct

inbound traffic for a particular service to one local server based on the destination port number.

This is also known as port forwarding.

Figure 5-4

Note: Some residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server

processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may

periodically check for servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any

active services at your location. If you are unsure, refer to the Acceptable Use

Policy of your ISP.