21
Using the Configuration Menu
Advanced > Application
Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video
conferencing, and Internet telephony. These applications have difficulties working through
NAT (Network Address Translation).
Special Applications
makes some of these
applications work with the DI-707P. If you need to run applications that require multiple
connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the
Trigger
field, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port into the
Incoming
Ports
field.
At the bottom of the screen, there are already defined special applications. To use them,
select one from the drop down list and select an ID number you want to use. Then click
the “Copy to” button and the router will fill in the appropriate information to the list. You
will then need to enable the service. If the mechanism of Special Applications fails to
make an application work, try using DMZ host instead.
Note!
Only one PC can use each Special Application tunnel.
Trigger Port-
This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either
a single port or a range of ports.
Public Ports-
This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to
access the application. You may define a single port or a range
of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port
ranges.
Enable-
Select to activate the policy.
Name-
You can name the defined special applications.
Public Type-
Select the public type the special application will use.
Select the trigger protocol you would like to initiate. To chage
the selection, use the drop down arrow and other choices will
be listed.
Trigger Type-
