How to open ports on a router

The opening of ports on the router is not so complicated, especially if you need to open only one port. You may need this if the necessary ports on the router are simply closed. Many manufacturers close the ports to protect the user traffic, so the independent opening of the ports falls on your responsibility, like all the consequences after that. For example, if you wanted to play with your friends online a game and perform a host on your own server, then, most likely, you will have to open the port that this server addresses. You will find detailed instructions for opening ports on a router in this article.

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How to open ports on a router for online games

If you simply do not let you into any server in an online game, then it is better to resort to this method, but it is also suitable for some programs that turn to specific ports blocked by a router. If your goals are others, for example, opening the port for the site or a server host, then refer to the next point, and let it pass.

This method is relatively simple, since it does not require any additional information, except for the port number.

Go to the browser and enter the following address in the address bar:

• 192.168.1.1
• Or 192.168.0.1

The entrance window will open to the router control. By default, the login is the word admin. The password is exactly the same. These data will differ if you changed the login and password earlier.

Go to the “Predress” tab, and then “Port Triggering”.
Here you need to click on the “Add” button.

In the window that appears, write the port number in the line “Trigger Port”. Leave the rest of the lines unchanged, click “Save”.

Add in this way all the ports that you need to open for the above purposes.

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How to open ports on a router for other purposes

• If a simpler way does not suit you, then proceed to this instructions. First, find out your IP on the site https://2ip.ru

• Your IP must be static, since the dynamic will constantly change the address of the server host, which you distribute to your friends.
• Now conduct a small test: take out the cable from the router and connect yourself to the computer or laptop. Follow the link https://2ip.ru/check-port And enter the number of the required port into a special line.
• If the port is available, then the matter is really in the router, if not, then contact the provider, since setting ports on the router will not help you.

• Insert the cable again into the router and connect to the Internet. Enter the address 192.168.0.1 in the browser and go to the router settings.
• Choose the line “Predressing”.

• Click “Add”.

Now specify the following data:

• In the first line, enter the figures of the port that you need to open.
• The second line can be skipped.
• Next, enter your IP address.
• Leave the “everything” protocol unchanged.
• The condition must be included.

The standard port port is better to choose “Enabled”, if you do not know exactly what value should be indicated.
Now click “Save” and reboot the router. The port will open and you can use it.