Networks
Port forwarding
In Turkish: Port yönlendirme
A router setting that lets the outside internet reach a device inside your home network. Open only what you really need.
People use it for cameras, game servers or remote access. Each forwarded port is a door that people on the internet can try, and cameras or boxes behind it with weak passwords or old software are a common way in.
If you did not set any up, you probably have none. If you did, remove the ones you no longer need and make sure the device behind them has a strong password and is updated.
What to do
- Look at the port forwarding list in your router and remove old entries.
- Change default passwords on cameras and other devices before exposing them.
- Prefer a provider's app or a VPN for remote access instead.