Introduction
Laggy games or buffering streams? Port forwarding might be your fix. This guide walks you through safe setup.
What Is Port Forwarding?
It directs external traffic to a specific device (e.g., Xbox or OBS PC) by opening a port in your router.
Step-by-Step Setup
Find your device’s local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100).
Log into your router (usually via 192.168.1.1).
Add a rule for the required port (e.g., 3074 for Xbox Live).
Security Warning
Never forward Port 22 (SSH) or 3389 (RDP) without a VPN.
Verify rules with
Port Checker.com post-setup.
Pro Tip: Use UPnP for automatic forwarding (but disable if unused).
