Power Saving Remote Computing

Step 4 Port Forwarding

To reach your computer's remote client you will need to forward the port that the remote client uses. This makes the remote client available using the WAN IP assigned to your router.

1. Log in to your router's Administration page.
2. Click the "Applications & Gaming" tab.
3. Click the "Port Forwarding" tab.
5. Enter the application name, port to be forwarded, and IP address of the computer that needs its port forwarded. You can specify protocol if you want, otherwise leave it set to both.
6. Check the enable box.
7. Click "Save Settings".

Now you can access your computer using the WAN IP and protocol of the remote solution you have installed.

*Warning* There are people in this world that would love to take over you computer. A remote control program gives them full access! Port forwarding makes that port show up if someone runs a port scan on your WAN IP when your computer is on. Once an open port is known a hacker can try to exploit it. Leaving your computer off most of the time is the best way to secure it. A good firewall and a complex password for your remote client are also good ideas. If possible you should restrict what IP addresses can connect to your computer remotely. For example, only my workplace IP can log in to my computer. Check to see what options your remote client has for securing it and lock it down as much as possible!