Request for automatic port forwarding through router

[wallaceff 3]

Just wondering if there would be an easy way to set up automatic external port forwarding (is it uPNP?) so that I don't have to navigate sometimes complex router screens?

Just a simple check box really with an associated pop up warning that it will be open to the internet etc etc

[MYT 0]

imo not feasable... thought it out with your router !

[moviefan 187]

It is feasible but impractical IMO because it would only work with certain devices and we would still have to provide instructions how to setup UPnP forwarding with the router which would still involve logging into aforementioned "complex router screens" 

 

The router only needs to be setup once per server instance and is not THAT hard.  Lot of coding for small returns.

 

If you need help post what type of router it is and maybe some screen shots of your options and I'd be glad to assist.

[wallaceff 3]

OK... Didnt know it was that hard to code. Thanks for thinking about it.

[Deihmos 169]

You only need port forwarding if you need access outside your network. There is no way to get access outside without port forwarding.

[Koleckai Silvestri 1154]

This is probably something that will need to be provided eventually. Not sure it is higher priority than SSL connections or better seeking though.

 

Best thing to do this now would be to search your router/gateway model and get the PDF manual. it will describe port-forwarding. However this article covers the major brands:

http://www.howtogeek.com/66214/how-to-forward-ports-on-your-router/

 

At least you don't need to do it from the Linux command line these days.

[Luke 42077]

Yes this is coming.

[fraenhawk 61]

Depending on your OS, you can add ports to uPnP at the OS level. I know I've done it on WHS v1 and WHS 2011 (which is just Server 2008) in the registry and then the OS takes care of it for you from then on.