How do I setup port forwarding with my airport express
I would like to setup port forwarding on an airport express to host a mini apache web server. Can anyone tell me how this is done or if airports block incoming traffic?
Airport Express-OTHER
By default, like any router, all unsolicated inbound traffic will be blocked.
The following are the basics for setting up the 802.11n AirPort Express Base Station (AXn) for port mapping/forwarding:
AXn - Port Mapping Setup
To setup port mapping on an AXn, connect to the AX's wireless network, and then use the AirPort Utility, in Manual Setup, to make these settings:
1. Reserve a DHCP-provided IP address for the host device.
AirPort Utility > Select the AXn > Manual Setup > Internet > DHCP tab
- On the DHCP tab, click the "+" (Add) button to enter DHCP Reservations.
- Description: <enter the desired description of the host device>
- Reserve address by: MAC Address
- Click Continue.
- MAC Address: <enter the MAC (what Apple calls Ethernet ID if you are using wired or AirPort ID if wireless) hardware address of the host computer>
- IPv4 Address: <enter the desired IP address>
- Click Done.
2. Setup Port Mapping on the AXn.
AirPort Utility > Select the AXn > Manual Setup >Advanced > Port Mapping tab
- Click the "+" (Add) button
- Service: <choose the appropriate service from the Service pop-up menu>
- Public UDP Port(s): <enter the appropriate UDP port values>
- Public TCP Port(s): <enter the appropriate TCP port values>
- Private IP Address: <enter the IP address of the host server>
- Private UDP Port(s): <enter the same as Public UDP Ports or your choice>
- Private TCP Port(s): <enter the same as Public TCP Ports or your choice>
- Click "Continue"
(ref: "Well Known" TCP and UDP ports used by Apple software products)