Online multiplayer relies on seamless data exchange—and that’s where port forwarding, also known as port mapping, comes in. At its core, port forwarding directs incoming traffic from the internet to a specific device on your local network, usually a gaming console or PC. This helps establish a clearer, faster connection between your hardware and the game’s servers.
For players, the impact is immediate. Configuring ports correctly can reduce ping, improve connection stability, and resolve NAT type issues that restrict interactive features like matchmaking or in-game chats. Many gamers notice smoother gameplay and fewer disconnects after setting it up. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) serve different roles here—TCP ensures the accurate delivery of data (useful for things like downloads or login sequences), while UDP handles the faster, real-time data transmission critical for competitive gaming.
Popular titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends often require specific TCP or UDP ports to be open to function fully. Miss the right port, and matchmaking can stall or voice chat might break. With a Reyee router, port forwarding follows a clear path—and this guide shows exactly how to configure it for your favorite games.
Reyee routers come equipped with a clean, logically structured web user interface (UI) that allows granular control over network settings. Whether you're enabling QoS or configuring advanced port forwarding rules for gaming, the UI places every critical tool at your fingertips.
Getting into the Reyee router's control panel begins with a browser and a few quick steps:
To access the admin dashboard, you'll need a username and password. Many Reyee routers use default credentials like admin/admin or admin/password. If you've already changed them, use the updated combo. Haven’t done that yet? Do it now—unauthorized access risks derail your network’s integrity.
Prefer mobile control? Reyee offers the Ruijie Cloud app for both Android and iOS. The app allows secure remote access to most router features, including basic port forwarding. For full access, especially to granular port mapping settings, the desktop UI provides the most robust control.
Several walkthroughs on YouTube offer visual guidance on navigating the Reyee UI. Search for “Reyee router port forwarding setup” or start with this results page. Recorded demos often reveal shortcuts or hidden settings not immediately apparent during a typical login session.
Begin by making a stable connection between your computer and the Reyee router. You can do this via a wired Ethernet cable for greater stability, or wirelessly through the router’s Wi-Fi network. Wired connections reduce latency and avoid wireless interference during network configuration.
Open any modern web browser—Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari all work. In the address bar, type the Reyee router’s default IP address. Most Reyee routers use 192.168.110.1 or 192.168.1.1, though this may vary slightly by model.
Press Enter, and the router’s login screen will appear, displaying fields for username and password.
Use the appropriate login details to access the router dashboard. If you haven’t changed them, they’re usually printed on a label on the underside of the router.
If these don’t work and you’ve previously changed the login credentials, use those instead. Forgotten them? Read on.
When all else fails, reset the Reyee router. Insert a paperclip into the small reset hole on the back panel. Hold it down for about 10 seconds until the lights on the router flash. This restores factory settings, including default login credentials and Wi-Fi SSID.
Look under the router or consult the printed setup manual included in the box. These contain the device-specific login IP and admin credentials. For broader support resources, configuration walkthroughs, and firmware updates, visit the Reyee Support Center.
Before setting up port forwarding on your Reyee router, lock your gaming device to a static IP address. Port forwarding rules rely on a fixed IP, and if your console or PC changes its IP due to DHCP, forward rules will break. Assigning a static IP ensures that doesn’t happen.
Different platforms have different paths to assign static IPs. Here’s how to do it on the most common gaming systems.
Alternatively, bind an IP directly through the Reyee router’s DHCP settings. This avoids manual input on the device itself and ensures consistency across restarts.
Stick with private IP ranges: 192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, or 172.16.x.x to 172.31.x.x. Avoid overlapping with DHCP ranges unless you’ve adjusted them manually.
Each online game relies on specific TCP and UDP ports to manage various functions like player matchmaking, real-time communication, server polling, and multiplayer synchronization. These ports act as digital tunnels, enabling the game to send and receive data through your network. The challenge? No universal standard exists—every game uses its own set.
You won’t find this data in your router's firmware or system settings. Instead, turn to these dependable sources:
Need a quick reference? Here’s a snapshot of ports required by some of the world’s most played games and platforms:
Looking for a specific game? Search using the format "[Game Title] port forwarding" along with your console or platform—results pointing to official documents or long-standing community answers yield the best accuracy.
From the Reyee router dashboard, locate the navigation menu—typically found on the left side of the screen—and look for Advanced or NAT settings. Click on it, then select Port Forwarding or Virtual Server, depending on the firmware version.
Once inside the Port Forwarding section, follow these steps to create a new rule tailored to your specific game's network requirements.
Some games need more than one port or both TCP and UDP rules. In that case, create a separate entry for each protocol or port range. For example:
Ensure each rule uses the same internal IP address. This consistency routes all relevant game traffic to your console or PC without interference.
Don’t guess—verify. After saving the rules, move directly to the testing process to confirm that ports are open and your game connects without restrictions.
After setting up port forwarding on your Reyee router, use external services to confirm that the configuration is active. CanYouSeeMe.org provides a fast way to test if a specific port on your public IP address is accessible.
Port Checker by YouGetSignal offers a similar function. It uses a remote connection to test port accessibility:
Windows includes network utilities that help validate port-forwarding configurations at the local level. One method is using PowerShell or Command Prompt with the netstat or Test-NetConnection command.
Test-NetConnection -Port [your port] -ComputerName [your public IP]Some online games include built-in tools to review network status. These dashboards display NAT type, port connectivity, latency, and packet loss.
Visual step-by-step guides offer clarity when testing ports. These YouTube demonstrations show the exact actions needed:
Watch these examples to compare your setup steps and verify that your ports are not just configured, but actually reachable from the outside.
Need more clarity? Run these tests while your game client is active. Some game servers require port usage only after connection initiation.
Network Address Translation (NAT) manages how IP addresses are assigned and shared between your internal network and the public internet. In online gaming, NAT type directly affects connectivity, matchmaking, voice chat, and overall multiplayer experience. There are three NAT types:
Port forwarding on a Reyee router assigns specific internet ports directly to a gaming device inside your local network. Doing so bypasses NAT restrictions, opening the path for incoming data required by online multiplayer services. When configured correctly for the appropriate TCP and UDP ports, port forwarding shifts a Strict or Moderate NAT into Open.
The transformation isn’t arbitrary—forwarding ports instructs the router to map and maintain consistent pathways for game-related traffic, which aligns with how most gaming networks define Open NAT status. Without forwarding, common router firewalls block or restrict these incoming connections, especially peer-to-peer ones used in console or PC games.
Note that console terminology differs slightly, but the behavior aligns. Xbox labels NAT as Open, Moderate, or Strict, while PlayStation uses Type 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Regardless of platform, the goal stays the same: Open NAT ensures smoothest game connectivity.
Running into no change in NAT type even after forwarding the correct ports? Several factors might interfere. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) sometimes remains active, overriding manual rules. Disable UPnP in the Reyee router settings if this occurs. Double NAT—where two routers exist in a network path—often blocks NAT changes entirely; placing the Reyee device into bridge mode or enabling DMZ for the gaming device can resolve that complication.
Also verify that your console or PC still retains the assigned static IP address used in port mapping. Reboots, DHCP lease expirations, or network resets can revert these settings, breaking the port forwarding logic and leaving the NAT type unchanged.
Consistent Open NAT depends on complete port assignment, network stability, and removing automatic configuration features that conflict with your manual port rules.
Port forwarding fails if the gaming device doesn’t consistently use the same internal IP address. Open the router's admin panel and make sure the IP assigned to the device matches the one configured in your port forwarding rule. If DHCP is enabled and assigning different addresses, manually set a static IP or use DHCP reservation.
A local firewall—on either the gaming device or the router—might block port traffic even if the rule is correctly configured. Temporarily disable the device’s firewall or antivirus to test if that changes port behavior. Inside the router’s settings, check for any firewall protections or security filtering features that could be blocking incoming traffic on the forwarded ports.
Changes to port forwarding rules don’t always apply immediately. Restart the Reyee router to enforce new configurations. Reboot the gaming console or PC, too. This refresh clears temporary conflicts and forces the device to request an updated IP address if it's still under DHCP.
Running two network routers in sequence creates a Double NAT, which blocks inbound connections and disrupts forwarded traffic. This typically occurs when a modem/router combo is connected to a standalone router like Reyee. To fix it:
Once double NAT is removed, forwarding will reach the right end device without being filtered mid-path.
Reyee maintains an active user community, and many users share solutions for model-specific issues. For instance, firmware bugs affecting port mapping have been discussed in detail. Browse the forums for router model numbers similar to yours, and replicate solutions that generate consistent feedback.
Visual learners often benefit from YouTube videos showing the Reyee interface in action. Look for updated guides—posted within the last year—as UI elements and firmware behavior can shift with updates. Pay attention to the exact firmware version used in the video and match it to yours for best results.
Every open port is a direct entry point into your local network. By forwarding ports for gaming, you're effectively punching a hole through your firewall—allowing inbound connections from the internet to reach your gaming device. While this is necessary for multiplayer capability, it increases your network’s visibility to automated scans and potential exploits.
Malicious actors often probe open ports using IP sweeps, searching for known vulnerabilities. Once a service is exposed, outdated firmware or weak configuration can be exploited remotely. This isn’t hypothetical—botnets like Mirai have leveraged exposed routers with open telnet or SSH ports. Gaming services are less commonly targeted, but the risk remains real and non-trivial.
Temporary exceptions tend to become permanent without intent. If you're no longer hosting sessions in a particular game, deactivate the corresponding rule. Switching to a new console or uninstalling a game? Clean out the associated ports immediately. Leaving them open invites future threats, even if they seem harmless today.
Set calendar reminders if necessary—administrators in corporate environments do it for firewall exceptions, and the principle translates well to home networks.
Configuring port forwarding on your Reyee router shapes the way your games connect to external servers. Precision here translates to smoother gameplay, faster match-making, and more stable connections in multiplayer environments. When done right, port forwarding eliminates unnecessary communication delays caused by NAT restrictions and firewall filtering.
Document every change you make in your router settings. Note the IP addresses, port numbers, and the names of the services or games associated with them. This habit not only helps in troubleshooting but also creates a reliable reference when switching devices or updating firmware.
Want to dig deeper into the Reyee ecosystem? Engage with the Reyee Router community forums or browse the support sections on the official website. These resources often contain model-specific quirks, firmware fixes, and user-tested configuration workflows that aren’t always listed in manuals.
Prefer visual guidance? Browse YouTube for step-by-step tutorials using the exact model of your Reyee router. Many creators break down the process and show real-time interface navigation, which can reinforce the instructions you’ve followed so far.
Got a question or tip of your own? Drop it in the comments section. Let’s build a knowledge base for other gamers optimizing their networks.
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