Mac Port Forwarding App
2000, XP SP3, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 8 & Requires Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
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Mac users interested in Simple port forwarding tool generally download: WaterRoof 3.8 Free Create and configure the work of a PFW firewall on your mac by integrating the solution into the system. Home Guides MAC Addresses Find MAC on Mac 0S X 10.4 Home Guides Static IP Addresses Static IP for Mac OS 10.4 It is very important to setup a static IP address if you are going to use port forwarding. If you’ve tried to run Docker 0.8 on OSX, you know that everything works great except for port forwarding. Have no fear, here is your guide to getting port forwarding working for Docker on OSX: Step 1. Export the port in your container. First, you should make sure to expose the port in the image you are running. Mac OS X comes with a built in firewall that keeps your computer safe, but some apps and services require you to open ports in your firewall. Discover how to open specific ports on your OS X. Mac OS X comes with a built in firewall that keeps your computer safe, but some apps and services require you to open ports in your firewall. Discover how to open specific ports on your OS X. Port Map allows you to access your computers at home from anywhere in the world. Be it the Web server on your home server, the file sharing on your desktop machine or a remote login to your parent's computer to support them doing their work. Activate Port Forwarding on Mac: 1. Go to App Settings. Click “Port Forwarding”. From the pop up, click “Get it Now”.
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This is a Free/Pro program.
Port forward your router for free. Extra features designed to make things a little easier are part of the pro version.
Program Summery:
Simple Port Forwarding works with WebPages and not directly with your router. Making it a safe program to use. Its no different than using Firefox, IE or any other browser to setup port forwarding yourself.
The program works by automating the process for you. So whether you don't understand how to forward ports, or your simply looking for an easier way to forward ports then this program is for you.
Its port forwarding made simple.
The main interface of the program is small and clean. Giving options of seeing what is going to be forwarded to the router and how many entries and ports it will use in the process. You have the ability to save your list and send it to another user of the program. An example would be, lets say you have a family member who lives far from you and doesn't really understand port forwarding, so instead of spending a lot of time over the phone walking them through it you can simply have them use the program and have them load the list and update their router, then your all done. Now that's a time saver.
The program has a large database of known ports for over 700+ games and programs, so finding the port you need is made a little easier.
The program will also remember custom applications you put in, so you don't have to reenter them. The program remembers the last IP address you use to forward to, this helps not having to set it every time you load new ports!
The program has many extra tools, such as a tool to set your IP to static or back to DHCP. When port forwarding the router forwards to an IP address. When DHCP is enabled your IP address can change and thus breaking the port forwarding. By setting your IP to static it never changes. I added this tool to make setting a static IP as easy as possible for people instead of manually doing it on there systems (Which if a person has never done it before can be a little intimidating).The Program also makes adding the ports to the windows firewall as easy as a few clicks! Once you have your ports forwarded you can then test to see if they can be accessed right from with in the program using the built in port tester.
One nice thing about the program is you can see it working with your router. So if there is a problem you will know, also it feels better seeing what's going on with your router instead of just hoping the program is working.The program has other small features, such as a easy way to download and keep the router, program ports and languages up to date with a simple click of your mouse.Any questions? If you can't find the help you need drop me a line in the forums!
Simple Port Forwarding Free & Simple Port Forwarding Pro Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro |
| You can learn how to port forward your router by watching the program do it for you. | X | X |
| Automatic Program Updates. (Must run as administrator in Vista and Windows 7) | X | X |
| Easily Update Routers, Predefined Ports, and Languages with just a few clicks. (Must run as administrator in Vista and Windows 7) | X | X |
| Since The Program Works With The Routers Web Interface Then You Can Also Connect to The Routers Remote Web Interface And Setup Port Forwarding Remotely. A Great Tool For My Fellow Techs Out There. | X | X |
| Test That Your Port Forwarding Is Working With The Built In Tester That Will Open and Listen On The Ports So The Tests Wont Fail. | X | X |
| Advanced Tools Such as 'Silent Mode' to Keep Any Webpage Scripts Errors From Popping up. | X | X |
| Built-in Debug Mode to Let The User Control When The Program Goes to The Next Step in a Script, Helping Find Problems With Any Script. | X | X |
| Quick Access To The Ever Growing List Of Router Guides. (Guides Such As Port Forwarding, Port Triggering and Wireless Setup) | X | X |
| Quick Access To The Ever Growing List Of Router Screenshots. | X | X |
| Save Your Ports List To Easily Share With Friends or Family. | X | |
| Set Your Computers IP Address To Static or DHCP With Just One Click. | X | |
| Easily Add/Remove/View The Ports You Have Forwarded To The Windows Built-in Firewall. | X | |
| Enable/Disable script throttle. Speed up how fast the program updates the router. | X | |
| Quick access to over 700+ programs and their needed ports. | X | |
| Pull the ports being used by most P2P & torrent programs. | X | |
| Quick Access to the Windows Firewall with 1 click. | X | |
| Quick Access to Network Connections with 1 click. | X | |
Price | FREE | $12.95 US |
How Does Port Forwarding Work?
Similar to a wall in your home, your Wireless Gateway keeps out potentially harmful risks from the Internet while opening doors or 'ports' for safe Internet traffic.Some applications require a designated port in order to work properly, and that's where port forwarding comes in handy. Port forwarding is also commonly used for:
- Video games
- Some email application ports, like POP3
- Instant messaging
- Video conferencing
- Peer-to-peer file sharing
- Remote computer access
- Phone service that leverages voice over IP technology
All incoming traffic will include a network port number to identify the type of traffic being sent. To find the port number of the traffic you're looking for, contact the service developer or search online. Common port numbers are Port 80 (web servers) and Port 443 for Secure Socket Layer traffic.
What is an IP address?
Every device connected to your home network is assigned an IP (Internet Protocol) address. Your Wireless Gateway communicates with your network devices by automatically assigning local addresses or IP address, such as 10.0.0.1.
xFi Users: Set Up Port Forwarding
How to Add a Port Forward
Mac Port Forwarding App Settings
- Visit xfinity.com/myxFi or open the Xfinity app and sign in with your Xfinity ID and password.
- Select the Connect tab.
- Select See Network under your WiFi name.
- Select Advanced Settings under More Options.
- Select Port Forwarding from the menu.
- Select Add Port Forward.
Note: If you've previously set up a port forward from your Gateway's Admin Tool (http://10.0.0.1), you should see it listed in the Port Forwarding Settings. - Choose the household device for the port forward you are setting up from the drop-down list of connected devices.
Note: If you don't see the device listed, it may not be connected to your home network. - Choose from the list of common applications to use a recommended, preset configuration (e.g., Xbox or PlayStation) or select ManualSetup to enter specific port numbers, ranges and/or protocols.
- Select Apply Changes to complete the setup of the port forward.
- The device you set up for this port forward can now use these settings.
Note: If you are unsure what port settings to choose, reference the device manual or the application you are trying to use. Opening unnecessary ports is not recommended, as it may pose a security risk.
Mac Port Forwarding App Setup
How to Edit or Delete a Port ForwardAutomatic Port Forwarding
- Go to xfinity.com/myxFi or open the Xfinity app and sign in with your Xfinity ID and password.
- Select the Connect tab.
- Select See Network located under your WiFi name.
- Select Advanced Settings under More Options.
- Select Port Forwarding. All existing port forwards will be listed here.
- Select Edit next to the port forward you wish to edit or delete.
- Select Delete this Port Forward at the bottom of the screen if removing, or Apply Changes after making edits.
Note: Port forwards without an associated device can’t be edited. If you want to use an existing port forward that doesn’t have an associated device, you’ll need to delete it, then create a new one by selecting Add Port Forward.
Advanced Users: Setting Up Port Forwarding with the Admin Tool
We recommend xFi for most subscribers, but more advanced users can alternately use the Gateway’s Admin Tool.Note: Customers with xFi Gateways can only set up and adjust Port Forwarding settings using the Xfinity app or site. Customers with Xfinity Gateways that are not xFi Gateways can continue to set up and adjust Port Forwarding settings through the Gateway's Admin Tool (http://10.0.0.1).
Follow the steps:
- Go to http://10.0.0.1 using a device that is connected to your network.
- Log in to the Admin Tool:
- Username: admin
- Password: password
- Note: You will be prompted to change your password the first time you access. Please change the password and if required login to the admin tool with the new password.
- Select the Advanced menu in the left pane, then click Port Forwarding.
- Select Enable. The button will turn green.
- Click +ADD SERVICE in the Port Forwarding box. The Add Service page will appear.
- Select the appropriate option (FTP, AIM, HTTP, PPTP), from the Common Service drop-down menu.
- Selecting one of these options will automatically populate the start and end ports below the Common Service field. For a service not listed, select Other and type Service Name in the field.
- The start and end ports will populate only if you selected one of the four Common Services. If not, enter the port numbers that are required for the game or service for which you want to add the port forwarding rule.
- Select the Service Type. The Service Type is the protocol used for sending data over the Internet. The default is TCP/UDP.
- Click CONNECTED DEVICE to select the device on your network and populate these fields for the IPv4 Address or IPv6 Address fields. If the CONNECTED DEVICE button doesn't appear on the page:
- Open a new browser window, follow Steps 1 and 2 from above, and go to Connected Devices > Devices.
- Click the name of the device for which you want to add the port forwarding rule under Online Devices' Host Name.
- Highlight and copy the IP address.
- Return to the previous browser window and paste the IP address.
- Click Save. You have created a port forwarding rule on your home network, but before you log out of the Admin Tool, take note of your WAN IP address under Gateway > Connection > XFINITY Network menu in the left pane. You'll need this information to begin using the game or service.