Why Belkin Router Port Forwarding Stops Working?

Belkin Router Port Forwarding not Working -

Belkin Port forwarding allows external devices to pass through your router's firewall for services such as a web server (Port 80), FTP server (Port 21), gaming or any other designated applications. This article will show you how to setup port forwarding on a Belkin router.

Before proceeding, make sure that you have the following:

  • The IP Address of the computer or device to have the port forwarded to.
  • The port numbers to be used and whether they are TCP or UDP ports.
  • The router connected to the computer using an Ethernet cable.

To enable Belkin port forwarding, follow these steps:-

Step 1: Open your web browser and enter router’s IP address (192.168.0.1 by default) in the address bar. Enter username your router password (the default password is blank).

Step 2: Navigate to Firewall > Virtual Servers.

Step 3: Check Enable.

  • In the Description column, enter a description of your network device (e.g. INSTEON Camera 1)
  • In “Inbound port” enter camera’s port number.
  • Next, choose the “Type” you want to use. (For INSTEON cameras we will use TCP or Both)
  • Enter the Camera’s IP address in “Private IP Address”
  • In “Private port” enter camera’s port number.
  • Repeat step 5 for any more ports you want to forward.
  • Click on “Apply Changes”.

FAQ for Belkin Router Port Forwarding Stops Working

Q1. Why is my Belkin router port forwarding not working with my Isabelkin cam? Ans: If your Isabelkin cam isn’t working with Belkin port forwarding, check that the correct port is open and that you're using the right IP address. Sometimes the Belkin router default password might have been changed, so make sure it's set up properly. Also, make sure the router firmware is up-to-date.
Q2. How can I fix Belkin router port forwarding issues? Ans: To fix port forwarding issues on your Belkin router, first verify that you’ve entered the right port number and IP address. If you’ve forgotten the router’s password, try resetting it to the Belkin router default password. Lastly, ensure your firewall settings aren’t blocking the connection.