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kevin009's avatar
Sep 15, 2020
Status:
New Idea

Specify Source IP address for port forwarding

This is for an Orbi RBR850 (not an option in the Model drop down).

 

I just picked up an RBK852 kit and I'm about to box it up right now after talking with support as there are a LOT of features missing from the firmware.

 

One of the features that I really don't think I can go without is being able to specify the source IP when setting up port forwarding.  I prefer including the source IP becuase I'm usually connecting to my home address from the same IP address and it makes it WAY more secure if I can prevent every other device from attempting to connect to my network through the open port.  I'm honestly surprised that this isn't an option as I've seen it on most routers that I've used, but I'm surprised that it's not available on a router this expensive.  I guess you're just paying mostly for WiFi range?

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