is there a way I can increase the number of forwarded ports on router?

theReaper0908 · 05-08-2008, 04:00 PM

I have a linksys router and only have 10 ports available to forward. They are already taken up. Is there a way I can increase the number of ports?
thanks

johnwill · 05-09-2008, 06:39 AM

Nope. If it's compatible, you may be able to use 3rd party firmware such as DD-WRT, it may allow a larger port range. Why not just put that computer in the DMZ of the router?

theReaper0908 · 05-10-2008, 06:47 PM

how do I put my computer in the DMZ? And what benefits would I gain from doing so?

johnwill · 05-11-2008, 01:32 PM

Check www.portforward.com, there are instructions for port forwarding and configuring the DMZ for most router makes/models.

theReaper0908 · 05-15-2008, 12:04 PM

ok thanks, ill go and look up those instructions

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 27,300 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: is there a way I can increase the number of forwarded ports on router? Nope. If it's compatible, you may be able to use 3rd party firmware such as DD-WRT, it may allow a larger port range. Why not just put that computer in the DMZ of the router? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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theReaper0908 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 224 OS: Win XP	Re: is there a way I can increase the number of forwarded ports on router? how do I put my computer in the DMZ? And what benefits would I gain from doing so? __________________ There are 10 types of people in this world, people who knows binary and people who don't.

05-11-2008, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 27,300 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: is there a way I can increase the number of forwarded ports on router? Check www.portforward.com, there are instructions for port forwarding and configuring the DMZ for most router makes/models. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-15-2008, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
theReaper0908 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 224 OS: Win XP	Re: is there a way I can increase the number of forwarded ports on router? ok thanks, ill go and look up those instructions __________________ There are 10 types of people in this world, people who knows binary and people who don't.