Port forwarding remains an obscure concept for many users and even the most experienced can have difficulties if they have not studied computer network concepts. Very briefly, port forwarding refers to the operation whereby the transfer of data from one computer to another is required by opening a specific port on the router .
Let's start by saying that if you have a direct connection with the broadband ADSL modem and you don't have a router at home, you don't have to worry about Port Forwarding.
This operation is only needed when called by specific guides for the use of programs with BitTorrent, such as VNC or other methods for transmitting or receiving data from the outside.
The options to configure a port for a specific program are in the router configuration panel however, in case you find it difficult, you can use a replacement program, perhaps more intuitive and simple .
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Simple Port Forwarding is a free tool that allows you to administer a router, whatever the brand, to easily set up port forwarding automatically .
So, for those who do not know what it is and for those looking for a simple method of doing this data transmission for a specific port, we can suggest the use of this tool for Windows (Win 7, Vista and Xp).
The main interface of the program is quite intuitive even if in English.
Thanks to a preconfigured database, port forwarding settings are already stored for many well-known and popular applications and for the support of over 600 router models of all brands.
The program also allows you to create new configurations and save them.
There are other features that can only be used by purchasing the full version.
First you need to select the router from the list, without having to configure any settings manually.
Once the router is selected from the list, you can quickly get started with port forwarding.
Under the File menu, click on Add Port and, in the window that appears, enter the name, type (UDP / TCP), the range of ports to open and the IP Address.
At the end, click Add to add the rule and see it in the list of the main interface.
By pressing the View / Remove Ports button, all currently active ports can be viewed / removed
Port forwarding tests can also be carried out in order to solve any communication problems on the programs.
From the Tools menu it is possible to update the database containing the various supported router models which currently includes different brands and types such as, for example, D-Link, Linksys, NetGear and several others.
In essence it is an excellent program for those who have difficulty creating port forwarding rules and need to configure the communication of specific programs on their router.
Another program to manage port forwarding and door opening is Smart Port Forwarding, free of charge.
With this small tool it is possible to create custom rules on the router and it becomes really easy to redirect the connections of each application, on specific ip addresses and ports.
Function for all routers or, at least, it should
