The Rules → Forwarding screen enables you to expose internal services—such as web servers, VoIP, or RDP endpoints—to external access by securely forwarding traffic through specific interfaces and port configurations.
By creating forwarding rules, you control which incoming traffic is allowed into your network and where it should be delivered internally, supporting both operational flexibility and strong perimeter defense.
📍 To access this screen, go to Rules → Forwarding
Each row in the Forwarding Rules table defines how inbound traffic is processed and redirected:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Source | Where the external request originates (IP or Device) |
| Destination Service | The protocol and port(s) being targeted from the outside |
| Destination Interface | The interface receiving the incoming request |
| Forward | The internal IP where the traffic will be redirected |
| Forward Service | Protocol and port(s) used by the internal service |
| Description | Short explanation of the rule's purpose |
| Status | Current status of the rule |
Create a New Forwarding Rule
Click Create New to define a new rule.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | (Required) Name to identify the rule in your list |
| Status | (Required) Enable or disable the rule on creation |
| Source | (Required) Specify the origin of the request—IP address or device |
| Destination Service | (Required) Protocol (TCP/UDP) and external port(s). Accepts single ports (80) or ranges (8000–8100) |
| Destination Interface | (Required) The interface through which the request enters (e.g., port0, wan1) |
| Forward | (Required) The internal IP address receiving the traffic (e.g., 192.168.1.20) |
| Forward Service | (Required) Protocol (TCP/UDP) and internal port(s). Accepts single ports or ranges |
| Map to Ports | (Optional) When enabled, maps incoming and forwarded ports one-to-one. Useful for services like VoIP or gaming |
| Schedule | (Optional) Apply the rule only during specific hours or days (default: Everyday) |
Once configured, click Save.
Rule Actions
Click the ••• next to a rule to:
- View / Edit – Update or review rule configuration
- Delete – Permanently remove the rule. Appears in records as Deleted Forwarding Rule (ID: {id})
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