Port forwarding lets you manually open a network port for a specific device to allow certain traffic through.
To set up a Port Forward, follow these steps:
- Open the eero App, and tap Settings in the bottom-right corner
- Tap Advanced networking
- Tap Reservations & port forwarding
- From here, you can add an IP Reservation under IPv4 Reservations & Port Forwards or a firewall rule under IPv6 Firewall Rules
- Assign permissions to a connected device or add a new one. You'll assign your device's nickname, MAC address, and IP address
- Select Open a port. On the pop-up that appears, tap Save to continue
- Open a specific port or a range of ports (enter the starting port, a dash, then the ending port). Choose a nickname and select a protocol: TCP, UDP, or both
- Tap the Save button on the top right of the screen to save this setting
How do I remove a Port Forward?
Follow these steps to remove a Port Forward:
- Tap the Settings tab
- Tap Advanced networking, then tap Reservations & port forwarding
- Select a device IP reservation or create a new one by following the steps above
- Tap the desired port number or range
- Scroll down, then tap Delete port forward