ADS-TEC RAP/RAC1000 User Manual - Manual (Page 121)

IT Infrastructure RAP/RAC1000
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P ORT FORWARDING
By using the Port forwarding menu item, it is possible to forward or initiate connections
by using freely selectable ports connected to computers/addresses within the same
network.
With port forwarding rules can be defined, forward the incoming Ethernet packets. Thus, it
is possible the "disguised" services (ports) to speak directly behind the unit from the WLAN
network out, without knowing its IP address. Port forwarding is used only in the router
operating modes. Most important, it gets in combination with NAT and Extendend
background scanning and IP router.
Note:
For further information see the respective application example
B
RIDGE MODE
If the device is used in Transparent bridge mode, the Bridge mode allows making more
detailed settings.
Fully transparent bridge mode:
This mode is the default transparent bridge mode, which can also be selected in the filter
wizard.