Port Forward/Open Ports on a Linksys Router

How to set up a Linksys router to port forward/open ports.

Steps

1. Open your browser.
2. Clear the address bar and put in: 192.168.2.1
   • If unable to load, type 192.168.1.1
3. Keep the username blank and put "admin" (no ""s) for the password.
   • Unless you have a custom login
4. Select the Applications & Gaming tab.
5. Click Port Range Forward if not already selected.
6. Enter ports to be forwarded, choose the protocol, choose the address
   • Usually 192.168.3.100 or 192.168.4.100
7. Click enable.
8. Save.

Tips

• Port forwarding and opening ports are the same thing.

Warnings

• NEVER OPEN A PORT FOR SOMETHING/SOMEONE UNLESS THEY ARE A TRUSTED SOURCE.
• MAKE SURE YOU'RE OPENING THE CORRECT PORTS AND PROTOCOL.
• DO NOT OPEN RANDOM PORTS, THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS SECURITY ISSUE.

Things You'll Need

• A Linksys Wireless-G router

Related Articles

• Reset a Linksys Router
• Add a Wireless Router to Your Network
• Connect One Router to Another to Expand a Network
• Create Machine Address Filter List on a Home Router
• Reset a Linksys Router Password

See also

• Tag People in a Discord Chat on a PC or Mac
• Use Your Own Router With Verizon FiOS
• Install a Modem
• Set up a Private Network
• Connect Two Computers
• Block Your IP Address
• Find Your IP Address on a Mac
• Connect Two Computers Using USB
• Connect to a VPN
• Set Up Port Forwarding on a Router

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What links here

• Reset a Linksys Router Password
• Create Machine Address Filter List on a Home Router