Before You Start:
Port forwarding should only be used when the devices need to be accessed via the internet. To ensure proper security configuration, please follow below points:
- Minimize the port numbers exposed to the internet. Port forwarding should only be configured when absolutely necessary. For example, to use web service, only port 443 should be forwarded.
- Avoid common ports and reconfigure them to customized ports. For example, port 80 is commonly used for HTTP. User is recommended to change to a customized port on the device other than port 80 for the designated service, following TCIP/IP port rule (1 – 65535).
Method 1: Configure Port Forwarding via UPnP
Steps:
- Go to Configuration -> Advanced Configuration -> Network -> General to correctly configure network parameters to make sure your device is accessible in LAN. DNS server address is necessary in this case.

- Click Apply to continue.
- Go to Menu->Configuration->Network->NAT to check ‘Enable UPnP’;
- Login router management interface via web and enable UPnP function.

Note:
- The Mapping Type is recommended as Auto.
- The (External) Port as well as External IP Address will be refreshed if all the configurations are correct. And UPnP Status will be Active.
Method 2: Configure Port Forwarding Manually Steps:
- Go to Configuration -> Advanced Configuration -> Network -> General to correctly configure network parameters to make sure your device is accessible in LAN. DNS server address is necessary in this case.

- Click Apply to continue.
- Go to Menu->Configuration->Network->More Settings to check the ports you need to open.

- Login router management interface via web;
- Go to Forwarding to open ports for device.

Note:
The port forwarding interface above is for ASUS router (AC68U), which maybe distinct from other router’s interface.