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Port Forwarding default?
Port Forwarding default?
2025-07-30 13:58:05 - last edited 2025-08-08 09:32:17
Tags: #Port Forwarding
Model: Archer C80  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 1.13.15 Build 240812 Rel.53972n(4555)

I have a TP-Link Archer C80 router. It seems to have a maximum number of Port Forward rules (12 I think), which I'm already on. I need to add more rules for forwarding to one partcular computer. Is there a way of Port Forwarding any port not in the existing rules to a particular computer?

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2025-07-31 07:11:43 - last edited 2025-08-08 09:32:17

Hello@JohnRose ,

Welcome to our community.

 

The maximum number of Port Forward rules is 16.

You can consider VPN functionality, or refer to the suggestions provided by Woozle.

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Re:Port Forwarding default?
2025-07-30 14:30:45

  @JohnRose 

 

Hi,

 

Go to the menu "Advanced" -> "NAT Forwarding" -> "DMZ", enable DMZ and enter the IP address of that computer in the entry field.

 

Assuming TP-Link's implementation of DMZ is consistent through all their router models, this should forward everything that is not covered by a Port Forwarding rule to the IP address of the DMZ Host.

 

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2025-07-31 07:11:43 - last edited 2025-08-08 09:32:17

Hello@JohnRose ,

Welcome to our community.

 

The maximum number of Port Forward rules is 16.

You can consider VPN functionality, or refer to the suggestions provided by Woozle.

Welcome to Community！ Get the latest posts: △New Firmware for Archer GE550/GE650 V1 Introduces AI-QoS, EasyMesh IoT Expansion, and More! △New Firmware Releases for Archer BE805 V1/BE450 V1 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More! More posts, please see: △ Get the Ongoing Pre-release Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers Here— Subscribe for Updates! Urgent problems with your Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender, or DSL Modem? Please reach out via private Messages or @Joesph-TP in your new thread directly. Click △ Or ☆Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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