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Support
Q) For what is port forwarding?
A) Port forwarding is a lot like mail forwarding. Socket connections to one port are forwarded onto another port which may or may not be on the same machine.
Q) When would I use port forwarding?
A) Port forwarding is used for a large variety of reasons, such as web hosting when the ISP blocks port 80, or e-mail hosting, etc. It can also be used to relay messages onto remote machines as though they were local. Searching the web for "port forwarding" will provide much more information and uses than can be listed here.
Q) How do I forward from one local port to another local port?
A) In the "Remote Address" field enter "127.0.0.1".
Q) Can I run Port Forward as a Windows Service?
A) Yes, in fact the installation installs as a service by default.
Q) Can I run Port Forward as an user application instead of as a service?
A) Yes. First you'll want to remove the service in "Services" under Administrative Tools. The Port Forward service is listed as "Port Forward". Then to run Port Forward use the short cut created in your "Start - Programs" list.
Q) I click "Start" but the traffic light stays red. What is wrong?
A) You do not have any active services defined. Define a service on a port and make sure that the active box is selected. Then click Save. Then click Start.
Q) I get a warning message from Windows XP/Vista when I start the application. Why?
A) This is the Microsoft Firewall. Choose to allow the application to run and Windows will open up that port on your firewall.
Q) My hard disk crashed, so I've had to reinstall Port Forward. But I've lost my key. What can I do?
A) e-mail aaronjt@cox.net with the full name of the registrant.
Q) I have a question not covered in the FAQ. What other support is available?
A) e-mail aaronjt@cox.net with your question or leave a comment on the comments section of http://www.tucsontindalls.net/guestbook.cgi.