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UPnP stands for Universal Plug n Play. It is a standard for letting computers, routers and other devices that are connected to a network share information with each other about which services they are running and then automatically connect to those services when they need them.
Should port forwarding be enabled?
Port forwarding is an excellent way to preserve public IP addresses. It can protect servers and clients from unwanted access, “hide” the services and servers available on a network and limit access to and from a network. Port forwarding is transparent to the end-user and adds an extra layer of security to networks.
What is dynamic port forwarding?
Also known as dynamic tunneling, or SSH SOCKS5 proxy, dynamic port forwarding allows you to specify a connect port that will forward every incoming traffic to the remote server dynamically. Dynamic port forwarding turns your SSH client into a SOCKS5 proxy server.
Is port forwarding good for VPN?
VPN port forwarding allows incoming data to get around your NAT firewall, speeding up your internet connection. There are several reasons to use VPN port forwarding. It can increase your download speed, help you to access your computer when you're away, and form a direct connection with a gaming server.
