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How do I open ports on my DGL Series Router?

The Virtual Server feature allows access to services on your LAN from the Internet. This feature is useful for hosting online services such as FTP, web, or game servers.

Step 1 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DGL-4100/DGL-4300 in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.

Step 2 The default password is blank (nothing). Click Log In.



Step 3 Click Advanced at the top and then click Virtual Server on the left side.



Step 4 Configure the following:

  • Enable - Select the checkbox to enable this rule.
  • Name - Enter a name to identify this rule or select a pre-defined rule using the drop-down list to the right.



  • IP Address - Enter the LAN IP address of the computer that is hosting the service.
  • Protocol - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP).



  • Private Port - Enter the port on the LAN interface that the service is running on.
  • Public Port - Enter the public port that will be forwarded to the private port from the WAN interface. The public and private port(s) are usually the same.
  • Schedule - Select Always.





Step 5 Click Save Settings at the top to save this rule.