How to Port Forward Eero Using Eero Mobile App?
Eero mesh routers are new-gen WiFi routers that work seamlessly to create a mesh network will other eero nodes. By default, the firewall of the mesh system prevents users from accessing certain apps or services. The main purpose is to prevent the network from getting affected in case these sites are not trusted.
In simple words, the firewall blocks such sites or programs. One can open ports for those servers with the help of the Port Forwarding feature. This blog will discuss each and every step involved in the process of enabling the feature. So, let’s start, how to port forward eero.
How to Port Forward Eero?
In order to port forward eero, first of all, download eero app if you haven’t installed it yet. Upgrade it, in case, it is not working on the latest version. Once done, follow these steps to configure port forwarding on an eero router.
Access Router Settings on the App
- Launch the eero app on a mobile phone connected to eero WiFi.
- If not logged in, consider logging in using the eero account or Amazon account details.
- Select Settings.
- Thereafter, tap the Network Settings option.
- Select Reservations & Port Forwarding after that.
Add IP Reservation
- Now, go to IPv4 Reservations and Port Forwards.
- If this option is not available, select IPv6 Firewall Rules.
- Go to Firewall Rule.
- Add the IP Reservation.
Assign Permissions
- Now, assign permissions to devices. You can do it for previously connected devices or manually add a new device.
- Assign the Device Name.
- Input the desired IP.
Open the Port/Set Port Forwarding
- Choose the option that says “Open a Port”.
- This will open up a pop-up.
- Select Save.
- Edit the permissions with a particular IP address. This is allowed for IPv4 only.
- Edit the MAC address permissions.
- Open the specific port (internal/external).
- The ports can be opened for a range too. For this, input the starting port number after a dash and then the ending port number.
- Select the protocol for TCP and UDP or either one of them.
- Save the Settings by tapping the Save option/button.
How to Toggle Port Forward On or Off on Eero?
After setting up the rules for port forwarding on eero, you can toggle the port forward rules on or off at any time. For this, go to Reservations & Port Forwarding menu.
- On the eero app dashboard, tap Settings.
- Select Network Settings and then Reservations and Port Forwarding.
- Choose the IP reservation.
- After that, tap the port forward rule.
- Scroll down and locate the Port Forward cell.
- Toggle the button to turn off/on the port.
In this way, port forwarding on an eero router can be configured. This feature can be accessed on the devices connected to the extender’s network after eero WiFi extender setup which is nothing but an additional eero unit to improve the network range.
In Conclusion
This completes the guide on how to port forward eero. Hopefully, with the help of the information provided in this blog, you will not only be able to set port forwarding rules, but will also get success in opening or closing the specific port as per your requirement.