In case you need to configure your router to access  over the internet by web browser or iOS devices, please check the following configuration information.

Please note:

• Web sharing and iPhone sharing are both using the same port. Per default 7080
  You need to handle this port only once.
• This information applies when sharing with Merlin for Mac OS X or Merlin Server.
• Merlin’s preference ‘Port forwarding‘ is called ‘Forward in router‘ on Merlin Server

Q. How to enable UPNP on my router?

A. Modern router (purchased within the last 4 years) usually support UPNP, but this service is often disabled per default. To enable it, you need to call the router settings over a web browser. You simply type its IP address and press Enter. D-Link routers have per default 192.168.0.1, Linksys 192.168.1.1, some other routers prefer 192.168.2.1.

If you are not sure about your router’s address, just call your ‘Network’ Mac OS X System Preference pane, select your connected interface, call ‘Advanced…’ and switch to the ‘TCP/IP’ tab. Your router’s IP will be displayed there.

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