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3.21.3 Port Trigger
Port range triggering opens a predetermined incoming port for a
limited period of time whenever a client on the local area network
makes an outgoing connection to a specified port. Port triggering
is used in the following scenarios:
• More than one local client needs port forwarding for the
same application at a different time.
• An application requires specific incoming ports that are
different from the outgoing ports.
To set up Port Trigger:
1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN >
Port Trigger.
2. On the Enable Port Trigger field, tick Yes .
3. On the Well-Known Applications field, select the popular
games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List.
4. On the Trigger Port List table, key in the following
information:
• Description: Enter a short name or description for the
service.