If I can easely bind some computer in internal network to a port on the router by code - so its right to say that we need "port-forwording" only for cases that it easier to us then build a new software and bind it to some port?
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Please edit your question and try to add more details– Mr.lockFeb 27, 2017 at 15:39
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2port-forwarding has nothing to do with port binding. It is related to NAT / PAT.– JFLFeb 27, 2017 at 15:57
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Port forwarding is done on configuration screens; not by coding the router itself, usually.– SDsolarMar 1, 2017 at 20:12
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The short answer is "NO". There is nothing common between "writing software" and port forwarding. Check here Why do we need "port forwarding"? to learn more why port forwarding is needed
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I upvoted you but would suggest that this was more a comment than an answer.– SDsolarMar 1, 2017 at 20:12
The only good reason for port forwarding is to allow incoming connections to reach a server which is behind the NAT.
For instance, if you are running a normal web server, you will want to use port forwarding (programmed in the router) to allow port 80 to be forwarded into your web server's IP address.
Note that this can open security holes; if your web server gets hacked it will have access to the rest of your network unless you set up a DMZ by using two routers - one with port forwarding into your web server, then another to hide the rest of your network.
For requirement , If client wants to access server which is hosted behind firewall hosted on another networks . Portforwarding is required .
In firewall
Souce : Client IP address
Destination as : Server IP address
Service port : RDP (TCP-3389)
Action : Allow
Security profile : ON
answered Jan 5, 2021 at 13:28
