In order for a router to function properly, it must have its ports open. It may be something you don’t know much about, but this won’t be a problem. In today’s article we will explain more about this topic.
But before starting, if you are looking for a specific solution for your router, on the official Huawei page in the photos section you may find something related to the ports of a Huawei router.
Index
- What is all this about opening the ports of a router?
- What do you need to know to open the ports of your Huawei router?
What is all this about opening the ports of a router?
This is nothing more than a procedure in which it not only applies to Huawei brand routers, but also to almost all routers that exist on the market . Thanks to this procedure, it is possible to access the internet from each device that is connected to the router’s network. Of course, for this, you have to learn how to configure a TP LINK WiFi router as a repeater.
It is important to mention that this process that allows the internet connection is done through a specific channel or port. This channel has multiple purposes, among which we can mention:
- Possibility of obtaining remote control functions
- The ease of accessing surveillance cameras
- Be able to play online through online games or platforms.
So to achieve all this and more, you have to open the ports to your router. In this case, our explanation is based on the Huawei HG8546M model . But as such, the procedure is exactly the same for any other model, except with a few simple differences.
What do you need to know to open the ports of your Huawei router?
1.You have to know the access data to the router
In order to open the ports of any router, the first thing is to know the data that will allow you to access it. They are usually found on the bottom of the router on a label. There you will find the IP that will allow you to access the device , as well as a username and password that the router brings by default.
Keep in mind that this information will allow you not only to open the ports, but you will also be able to change the name and password of your Wi Fi network and make other modifications that you think are necessary. Keep in mind that you can access the router either from your computer, or from any mobile phone.
To access the configuration you have to open any browser and enter the IP address of the router . When you do enter, you will notice that a page appears in which you must enter a password and a user. You just have to add the values and login. If for some reason you can’t access the router, try a factory reset and see if this fixes it, but most likely it will.
2.Configure the fixed IP
When you need to create a connection tunnel through your router , it is vital that said equipment has a fixed identifier. That is, it must have a Fixed IP address. You just have to go to the option that says New, in order to add a new configuration. There what you have to do is select an IP such as, for example: 192.168.100.199. Keep in mind that this IP that you are going to assign, the last number has to be between 1 and 255.
3.Start by opening the ports
After the previous step, you have to go to the Port Forwarding option . The name of this option is usually called Mappin or Port Forwading. Here you have to:
- Go to New and add a port forwarding.
- Fill in all the fields that are requested in this window.
- In the Protocol field, you have to choose between TCP or UDP or, failing that, both options.
- Enter the number of ports or better known as port range in the mentioned field.
- The rest of the data must remain as it is.
After you have everything configured and once finished, you can proceed to increase and improve the Wi Fi signal that your mobile receives and enjoy the internet.