Hi all,
example
Proto LocalAddress Foreign Address State
TCP 192.168.3.100:1104 60.160.16.1:139 ESTABLISHED
Which port should I key in 1104 or 139?
Will port forward make my connection faster?
thks
ninja_Turtle
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Jump to Postthis is you connecting outside, no need for port forward there. port forwarding is for external inbound connections
Jump to PostPort forward allows inbound connection through your router. If you are using P2P program like limeware, kazaa, emule, bearshare you would want other to have access to your shared files. It can also be used if you need to have external access to you computer from outside.
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DimaYasny
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this is you connecting outside, no need for port forward there. port forwarding is for external inbound connections
ninja_Turtle
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Hi Dimayasny,
I still not very sure what u mean? May I knw what does port forwarding do? Sorry for the trouble. thks.
bobbyraw
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Port forward allows inbound connection through your router. If you are using P2P program like limeware, kazaa, emule, bearshare you would want other to have access to your shared files. It can also be used if you need to have external access to you computer from outside.
AND NO port forwarding will not make your connection faster
ninja_Turtle
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thks Bobby
bobbyraw
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welcome
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