Small, simple program to forward the connections to other hosts/ports. Useful if you have a Web server/FTP server or similar behind a router, which you have no idea on how to configure it manually. One file, just run and enjoy. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
Tiny and simple executable application - No install required
Straightforward - no bells or whistles
FREE
Works for Minecraft Server hosting on your PC
Cons
None at all, maybe the possible lack of support since it's freeware.
Summary
If you just need a port forwarded simply, get this.
Contains Malware
kzpham
Pros
forwards ports
Cons
Even though I declined options for free apps during the install, it started running a process called sp.exe. I ran Malwarebytes which said it was a KEY LOGGER. I know it kept changing my home page and default search engine.
Summary
Find another application for port forwarding.
Quick and Easy
DRAWNBOX
Pros
This worked very well for me. All I wanted to do was port forward for a minecraft server and it worked.
Cons
1). It took me about 5 minutes to figure out what to do.
Summary
This program works if you put your external ip in the remote host and the port you want to connected to in the other to.
How do I use it?
RussianComrad
Pros
At least its something...
Cons
I have no idea how to use it
Summary
Im sure this is a good program, i just dont know how to use it. It would be nice if someone replied to me telling me how to use it. tnx.
btw, can you use this to port forward to games like minecraft?
Simple and works.
bdombro
Pros
Windows 7 Compatible
Very Simple interface
Supports multiple forwarding
Does not require installation!
Cons
None.
Some people might complain that auto-start takes a few manual steps to setup, however I prefer it the way it is b/c it requires no installation and doesn't mess with your registry!
Summary
This simplifies my network setup because I just set my router to forward a group of ports to my server, then use this software to forward some of those ports to other computers on my network.
This is how I made it autostart for all users: put portforward.exe in its own folder in program files, the add a shortcut to it in the startup folder in your start menu. Start it and give it permission to pass through your firewall. Now whenever you log in, it should auto-run as admin without requiring credentials.
Excellent free program. The best is it FREE
myittech
Pros
It can handle all the port fowarding that you needed.
Cons
There is no cons at all.
Summary
Don't waste money for other program since this one is free. Get it while it still available. I have seached the internet and this is the best that I have found so far.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jul 15, 2010<p/>Simple program and it works great with out the router. I could config the port fowarding directly from my PC. It works great if you don't have the router and using USB wireless modem.
wouldn't install error
shirleyanneruss
Pros
would be nice if i could have got it to install
Cons
wouldn't install
Summary
still need a port forwarding prog help
I can detect no sign of it working
Itossa
Pros
As it does n ot appear to be working I can find nothing to say.
Cons
It downloaded without any form of instruction so apparently it should automatically forward a port that needs forwarding but in fact nothing happened.
Summary
Like a dozen or so port forwarding systems I have tried over the years, It simply does not forward the two or three programmes that give me a problem. Better luck n ext time chaps. This will be going to the same place as all those so called modem boosters and download accelerators
too geekey for me
Pros
written well. no crashes with xp home.
Cons
i just dont get it.
Summary
its not 'you' it's 'me'. past my limited computer abilities.