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Setting Up Router Port Forwarding

On your MediaSmart Server, you can allow remote access (incoming requests from the Internet) by configuring three open ports on the Windows Home Server firewall.

  • Port 80 will accept Web requests.
  • Port 443 is for SSL requests.
  • Port 4125 is for remote desktop proxy requests.

To begin the configuration, open the Windows Home Server Console, and click Settings.  Click on Remote Access and select Turn on Web Connectivity.  Your Server will then perform tests to see if it can automatically configure your router using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) architecture. 

If Windows Home Server determines that your router is not configured for remote access, click the Configure Router button to configure it using UPnP.  For many routers, this step proceeds quickly and easily.

However, depending upon the router you are using, you may experience some challenges getting  port forwarding configured.

If you or a friend is having trouble setting up port forwarding on your router for remote access to a home server, take a look at www.portforward.com.  This site offers detailed walkthroughs on how to set up port forwarding, FAQs, and other helpful tips for routers and firewalls.

Thanks to the folks at PortForward!

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October 8, 2008 2:43 AM

This a good tool to use to check your router...

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/using/tools/igd/default.mspx

regards,

November 13, 2008 12:05 PM

and apparently irrelevent if your ISP blocks ports 80 and 443.. Correct?

November 14, 2008 4:54 PM

Yes, unfortunately, some ISPs have begun to crack down on what they suspect might become high volume users, based on usage of these ports.

Cindy

Disclaimer: Any opinions I might express are my own, and in no way represent HP.

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