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4.3.2 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 tab.

2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click

Apply.

Enable Port Trigger: Choose Yes to enable Port Trigger.

Well-Known Applications: Select popular games and web

services to add to the Port Trigger List.

Description: Enter a short name or description for the service.