Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This video goes over the complete guide to understanding what port forwarding is. This is critical to understand before opening anything up to the internet on your router.

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TOC:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Basic IP address setup
05:26 Accessing devices from the internet
07:34 Ports
10:15 Port forwarding rules
12:45 Security implications
15:16 Using a second router
18:05 Universal plug and play (UPnP)
21:23 Walkthrough on my router
26:25 Conclusion