Netgear D6100 User Manual download pdf (Page 200)

Manage Firewall Rules, Port Forwarding, and Port Triggering

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AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100

Specify the Time-Out Period for Port Triggering

The time-out period for port triggering controls how long the inbound ports stay open when

the modem router detects no activity. A time-out period is required because the modem

router cannot detect when the service or application terminates.

 To specify the time-out for port triggering:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin.

The default password is

password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED >

Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering.

The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering screen displays.

6. Select the Port Triggering

radio button.

The port triggering settings display.

7. In the Port Triggering T

ime-out field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes.

The default setting is 20 minutes.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

Disable Port Triggering

By default, port triggering is enabled. You can disable port triggering temporarily without

removing any port triggering rules.

 To disable port triggering: