The incoming ports that need to be forwarded for ApexDC++ are:
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- TCP: User configured
- UDP: User configured
Setting Up a Port Forward for ApexDC++
When you use ApexDC++ you might need to forward some ports in your router. The purpose of forwarding ports is to make a direct connection from the internet to ApexDC++.
Routers do not generally allow incoming connection requests from the internet. Forwarding ports can work around this limitation.
Before Forwarding a Port Checkoff This To Do List
Before forwarding a port make sure that you know these things:
- The IP address of your router.
- The IP address of your download client.
- The list of the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward.
Find Your Router's IP Address
The easiest way to locate your router's IP address is to run our free Router Detector utility. It's a part of the Network Utilities suite of tools and it's completely free to use.
We have a guide you can follow Find Your Router IP Address if you don't want to run the software.
How To Forward Ports for ApexDC++
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:
- Log in to your router.
- Locate your routers port forwarding section.
- Put your download client's IP address in the proper box in your router.
- Put the TCP and UDP ports that you are forwarding for ApexDC++ in the correct boxes in your router.
Some routers need to be rebooted in order for the changes to be saved.
You can choose your router from our list to see exactly how to forward ports for ApexDC++:
List of Routers - Customized for ApexDC++
Those are the steps to take in order to forward ports in your router for ApexDC++.