How do I set up port forwarding in my router (TP-Link)?

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For:

TP-Link Archer C7 (V2), Archer C2 (V2), N300 (V2), N750 (V2), C20 (V4 & V5). 

The TP-Link C20 V5 does not have a username field for login. The password is 'admin1'.
  1. Open your internet browser. Enter 192.168.0.1 in your address bar. 
  2. Enter "admin" as the username.
  3. Enter "admin" as the password. 
  4. In the menu options, select Forwarding.
  5. From the sub-menu, select Virtual Servers. 
  6. Select Add New.
  7. In the required fields, enter the appropriate information. 
    • Service Port: The external port number or number range. 
    • Internal Port: The internet port number or number range. 
    • IP Address: The private IP address of the computer inside of your local network using the service. 
    • Protocol: Either TCP or UDP. Choose which protocol to use based on the service that is being forwarded. 
    • Status: Enable or Disable the entry. 
    • Common Service Port: Some popular services are listed here. Selecting the service will auto-populate the port fields.
  9. Click Save. 
    • The entry will now appear in the Virtual Servers page.
  11. Select System Tools. 
  12. From the sub-menu, select Reboot. 
  13. Click Reboot.

Please wait 1-2 minutes for the router to reboot. 

For:

TP-Link Archer C7 (V4 & V5)

  1. Open your Internet browser. 
  2. Enter 192.168.0.1 in your address bar. 

  1. Enter "admin" as the password. 
  2. Navigate to the “Advanced” tab. 
  3. Select “NAT Forwarding” from the left menu. 
  4. Select “Virtual Servers” from the sub-menu. 
  5. Press “Add” to add an entry.
  6. Enter the required information in the requested fields.
    • External Port: The external port number or number range. 
    • Internal Port: The internet port number or number range. 
    • Internal IP: The private IP address of the computer inside of your local network using the service. 
    • Protocol: Either TCP or UDP. Choose which protocol to use based on the service that is being forwarded. 
    • Status: Tick to Enable or Disable the entry. 
    • Service Type: Some popular services are listed here. Selecting the service will auto-populate the port fields. 
  8. Click Save once completed. 

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