Here is a list of the ports that need to be forwarded for Context Remote Assistant:
Context Remote Assistant - PC
- TCP: 1973
- UDP: 1973
Forwarding Ports for Context Remote Assistant
When you use Context Remote Assistant you might need to forward some ports in your router. Forwarding ports is used to allow incoming connection requests from the internet to Context Remote Assistant.
Routers do not generally allow incoming connection requests from the internet. By forwarding ports you can work around this limitation.
Remember to Do These Things Before You Forward a Port
You need to know the following things before you can forward a port:
- The IP address of your router.
- Your computer's internal IP address.
- The list of the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward.
How to Locate 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.
Otherwise, you can follow our guide Find Your Router IP Address.
How To Set Up Port Forwarding for Context Remote Assistant
The easiest way to forward your ports is to use our Network Utilities software. 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.
Alternatively you can do it by hand. The normal process for forwarding a port is:
- You can start by logging in to your router.
- Find the port forwarding section in your router.
- Put the IP address of your computer in the proper box in your router.
- Enter the TCP and UDP ports that you need to forward for Context Remote Assistant 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 Context Remote Assistant:
List of Routers - Customized for Context Remote Assistant
That's all it takes to forward your ports for Context Remote Assistant.