Setup Router logo in white Setup router name logo in white
Get Software

Canyon CNR-BR2 Port Forwarding Instructions

Thumbnail image of Setup Router Staff
Setup Router Staff
(Last Updated: ) | Reading Time: 3 minutes

This page will show you how to setup a port forward on the Canyon CNR-BR2 router.

Use a VPN Instead

Have you considered using a VPN instead of forwarding a port? For most users, a VPN is a much simpler and more secure choice than forwarding a port.

We use and recommend NordVPN because not only is it the fastest VPN, it includes a new feature called Meshnet that makes forwarding a port no longer necessary for most applications. With NordVPN Meshnet, you can connect to your devices from anywhere in the world, completely secure, over a highly encrypted VPN tunnel.

When shopping for a VPN, make sure that they meet the following criteria:

  • Your VPN provider should have a no-logs policy. This means that they do not keep any logs of any kind.
  • Make sure that your VPN provider has lots of exit nodes all around the world.
  • Check that your VPN will not affect your speed.
  • Verify that your VPN provider uses WireGuard as the underlying protocol.
  • Many people prefer a VPN provider that is not based in the United States.

This is the list of requirements that we used when we were shopping around for a VPN provider. There are lots of free, shady VPN providers out there that we looked at and dismissed.

Based in Panama, using diskless servers, and with over 6,100 servers in 61 countries, we can safely say that NordVPN satisfies all of these requirements.

NordVPN is the fastest VPN!

Once you've set up your NordVPN account on multiple computers and enabled Meshnet, you can seamlessly access all of your devices as if they were on the same network. You don't even have to log in to your router. It's very simple.

Every time you click on one of our affiliate links, such as NordVPN, we get a little kickback for introducing you to the service. Think of us as your VPN wingman.

If you are not sure what port forwarding is you can read our What is Port Forwarding guide to help get started.

Other Canyon CNR-BR2 Guides

This is the port forwarding guide for the Canyon CNR-BR2. We also have the following guides for the same router:

Configure your Computer to Have a Static IP Address

Port forwarding the Canyon CNR-BR2 to your computer can be more reliable if you first configure a static IP address on your computer. We have instructions to setup a static IP address for Windows 7, Windows 8, and a variety of other devices on our Static IP Address Settings page.

Please note that while setting up a static IP address on your computer is optional, it is still a very good idea to go ahead and do it. In the long run it will make your port forward much more reliable.

Login To The Canyon CNR-BR2

Don't forget to sign up for NordVPN's promo deal before it's gone.

NordVPN faster than ever deal!

You might notice that most of our site doesn't have ads on it. This is because we use partnerships with companies like NordVPN to keep the site running. Thank you for supporting us by using our referral links.

To get started forwarding a port you need to login to your Canyon CNR-BR2 router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the Canyon CNR-BR2, follow our Canyon CNR-BR2 Login Guide.

Forward a Port on the Canyon CNR-BR2 router

Find The Port Forwarding Section of the Canyon CNR-BR2

router setup
This is the setup page from your Canyon CNR-BR2 router.

This guide begins on the Home page of the Canyon CNR-BR2 router. To forward a port, click the choice in the left sidebar labeled General Setup.

A new menu appears in the left sidebar at this point. Pick the option of NAT.

Configure the Port Forwarding section of your Canyon CNR-BR2

Now to forward a port, make the following changes:

router virtual server screenshot
This is the virtual server page from your Canyon CNR-BR2 router.

To Forward a Single Port:

  • Click the link in the left side bar, in yellow, labeled Virtual Server.
  • Place a check mark in the box labeled Enable Virtual Server.
  • Enter the LAN IP Address of the computer you are forwarding this port to in the box labeled Private IP.
  • Key in the port number you are forwarding in the Private Port box, and the Public Port box.
  • Next, use the Type drop-down menu to pick the type of protocol you want to use while forwarding this port.
  • In the Comment box, enter the name of the program you are forwarding this port for. This is for your future reference only.
  • Click the Add button.
port forwarding nat screenshot
This is the port forwarding page from your Canyon CNR-BR2 router.

To Forward a Range of Ports:

  • Choose the option in the left sidebar labeled Port Forwarding.
  • Place a checkmark in the box labeled Enable Port Forwarding.
  • Enter the LAN IP Address of the computer or device you are forwarding this port to in the box labeled Private IP.
  • Use the Type drop-down menu to choose the type of forwarding you want to use.
  • Enter the lowest number of the range of ports in the left box labeled Port Range. Enter the highest number of the range in the right Port Range box.
  • Use the Comment box to enter the name of the program you are forwarding these ports for. Remember, this is only for your future reference, it doesn't really matter what you enter here.
  • Click the Add button.

Congratulations, you did it!

Test if Your Ports are Open

Now that you have forwarded ports on the Canyon CNR-BR2 you should test to see if your ports are forwarded correctly.

To test if your ports are forwarded you should use our Open Port Check tool.

Other Canyon CNR-BR2 Info

Don't forget about our other Canyon CNR-BR2 info that you might be interested in.

This is the port forwarding guide for the Canyon CNR-BR2. We also have the following guides for the same router: