Port forwarding with a Verizon DSL modem

These instructions have been created with a Westell 7500 modem, but most of the firmware on Verizon modems are identical so this should work for all other versions of Verizon DSL modems.

I really recommend that you use a "real" router if you need to set up port forwarding. But I understand the need to set up port forwarding for certain circumstances where you do not have a router at the location.

Remember Verizon generally will block port 80, so if you are trying to set up port forwarding for HTTP then you should consider using a different port.

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First click on FIREWALL SETTINGS on the top bar

Then click on PORT FORWARDING on the left side bar.

Click YES to proceed. 

Click NEW, ADD or the icon on the right to add a new port forward rule.  

Choose a service from the pull down menu OR click CREATE. 

Pull down menu choices. 

1. Enter the name of your custom service
2. Select port forwarding or port triggering
3. Choose Protocol, Ports and direction.

Choose HOST or DYNAMIC.

You can choose from PCs that have been discovered on your network, or specify the IP address of the destination. 

When enabling port forwarding it is recommended that the PC or networked device that you are port forwarding to should have a static IP on your LAN