Sling Media Router SB260-100 User Manual

Setting up port forwarding

By default, the security features on many routers prevent access to the devices on your home network from the Internet. To open a port, you need to enable “port for-

warding” on your router. Router administration screens can vary, but typically, you would do the following to open a port:

1. Using your Web browser, access your router’s administration screens by entering your router’s IP address in the browser’s Address field (where you usually 

enter URLs). This IP address is probably in the documentation that comes with your router.

2. Find the screen that allows you to set port forwarding. It may be within an advanced section called “Port Forwarding,” “Forwarding,” “Address Translation,” 

“NAT Table,“ “SUA/NAT,“ “Virtual Servers” or “Port Mapping.”

3. Add a new port and enter the port number for your Slingbox. The Setup Wizard attempts to use port 5001. However, if another device on your network is using 

port 5001, make sure the Slingbox uses an unassigned port. It is recommended that you choose a number higher than 5000 for the Slingbox.

4. Enter your Slingbox IP address in an available IP address field. To find the IP address, start the SlingPlayer application and move your mouse over the name of 

your Slingbox.

5. Enable TCP (required) and UDP (optional) on the router administration screen.

Here is an example of a new port entry for a Slingbox. Your Slingbox IP address may be different than the one in this example.

Note: If you see an “Add Service” button within your router’s administration screens, click it and name the new service “Slingbox.”

Important: Make sure to leave your router on at all times. See page 72 if you have more than one router in your home.