- LinkSys Wireless-G Broadband Router User Guide

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of
the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data
returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping
rules.
Port Triggering
Application. Enter the application name of the trigger.
Triggered Range
For each application, list the triggered port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for
the port number(s) needed.
Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Triggered Range.
End Port. Enter the ending port number of the Triggered Range.
Forwarded Range
For each application, list the forwarded port number range. Check with the Internet application documentation for
the port number(s) needed.
Start Port. Enter the starting port number of the Forwarded Range.
End Port. Enter the ending port number of the Forwarded Range.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Figure 5-35: Applications and Gaming Tab -
Port Triggering