The ports that need to be forwarded for WinConnect Server VS are listed here:
WinConnect Server VS - PC
- TCP: 3389
- UDP:
Set Up a Port Forward for WinConnect Server VS
You may need to forward ports in your router when you use WinConnect Server VS. Forwarding ports is used to allow incoming connection requests from the internet to WinConnect Server VS.
Routers are not designed to allow incoming network requests. By forwarding ports you can work around this limitation.
Remember to Do These Things Before You Forward a Port
Before you can forward a port you need to know the following things:
- Your router's IP address.
- The IP address of your computer.
- The TCP and UDP ports that need to be forwarded.
Find Your Router's IP Address
We have free Router Detector software to help you find your router's IP address. The software is part of our Network Utilities suite of tools and it is completely free to use.
If you do not want to run the software, you can follow our Find Your Router IP Address guide.
Setting Up a Port Forward for WinConnect Server VS
We have Network Utilities software that can forward ports for you. Our Network Utilities software allows you to add port forwards and also remove them when you no longer need them to maximize your network security.
Another option is to go through the process of forwarding ports one step at a time. The normal process for forwarding a port is:
- Start by logging in to your router.
- Find the port forwarding section in your router.
- Put your computer's IP address in the proper box in your router.
- Enter the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward for WinConnect Server VS in the corresponding boxes in your router.
Frequently you have to reboot your router for the changes to take effect.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for WinConnect Server VS:
List of Routers - Customized for WinConnect Server VS
Those are the steps to take in order to forward ports in your router for WinConnect Server VS.