How to: Enable port forwarding on your home network router
#howto #windows #network
Ever needed to setup a port forwarding rule on your local home network router to get a local application or game working? Well, we all been there. You kind of need a little bit of basic network tech knowledge but it's not rocket science. This video will help you through it!
[00:00] Intro
[00:38] How do networks work
[04:57] DHCP explained simply
[08:00] Know what is your own IP and your router IP
[09:00] Find out the default pasword for your router
[12:00] What is port forwarding and why would you be using it
[14:30] Difference between TCP and UDP packet transfer protocols
[15:20] Firewall settings on Windows computer
[16:56] Dangers of leaving port forwarding all open by default
[18:10] Other types of firewalls
[20:00] Port forwarding through proxy / port tunneling
[21:22] Why you can't access router configuration page when using wireless connection
[22:45] Byebye, don't forget to like and subscribe!
Few things i misspoke in the video:
ASDL is obviously ADSL
10mb/100mb/1gb mix up in some lines
calling internet connection to the cable connecting the router to the switch might have been a bit confusing
Link to the random page with the basic home network diagram
https://stevessmarthomeguide.com/buil...
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