User ManualPage 49 of 86Port ForwardingPort forwarding (or virtual server) allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific LANhosts based on a protocol port number and protocol. Using the Port Forwarding page, youcan provide local services (for example, web hosting) for people on the Internet or playInternet games. Port forwarding is configurable per LAN group.Port ForwardingA database of predefined port forwarding rules allows you to apply one or more rules toone or more members of a defined LAN group. You can view the rules associated with apredefined category and add the available rules for a given category. You can alsocreate, edit, or delete your own port forwarding rules.To configure port forwarding:1. Select Advanced.2. Select Application > Port Forwarding.3. Select WAN Connection, LAN Group, and LAN IP. If the desired LAN IP is notavailable in the LAN IP drop-down menu, you can add it using the LAN Clientpage, which is accessed by clicking New IP.4. Select the available rules for a given category and click Add to apply the rule forthis category. If a rule is not in the list, you can create your own rule in the Usercategory. Select User, and then click New.