This page will show you how to setup a port forward on the Cradlepoint MBR1200 router.
If you are not sure what port forwarding is you can read our What is Port Forwarding guide to help get started.
Other Cradlepoint MBR1200 Guides
This is the port forwarding guide for the Cradlepoint MBR1200. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - How to change the IP Address on a Cradlepoint MBR1200 router
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Cradlepoint MBR1200 Login Instructions
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Cradlepoint MBR1200 User Manual
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - How to change the DNS settings on a Cradlepoint MBR1200 router
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Setup WiFi on the Cradlepoint MBR1200
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - How to Reset the Cradlepoint MBR1200
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Information About the Cradlepoint MBR1200 Router
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Cradlepoint MBR1200 Screenshots
Configure your Computer to Have a Static IP Address
Port forwarding the Cradlepoint MBR1200 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 Cradlepoint MBR1200
To get started forwarding a port you need to login to your Cradlepoint MBR1200 router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Cradlepoint MBR1200, follow our Cradlepoint MBR1200 Login Guide.
Forward a Port on the Cradlepoint MBR1200 router
Find The Port Forwarding Section of the Cradlepoint MBR1200
Beginning on the DEVICE INFORMATION page of the Cradlepoint MBR1200 router, click the choice at the top of the page labeled ADVANCED. This opens a new set of choices in the left side bar. Pick the link titled GAMING.
Configure the Port Forwarding section of your Cradlepoint MBR1200
Now to forward a port, make the following changes:
You are now on the correct page to forward a port or list of ports.
First, place a checkmark in the box labeled Enable.
Second, in the Name box, enter the name of the program you are forwarding these ports for. This is for your future reference.
In the IP Address box, enter the LAN IP address of the specific computer you want to forward these ports to.
Next is the TCP Ports, and the UDP Ports. Enter the port numbers you want to forward in both of these boxes. The numbers in these boxes should match. They can be entered as a list, like 22,23,26,28, or a range 500-600, or even a combination, like 22,26,80-100.
Use the Schedule drop down menu to choose Always.
The Inbound Filter needs to be set to Allow All.
Click the Save button when you are done.
You did it, congratulations!
Test if Your Ports are Open
Now that you have forwarded ports on the Cradlepoint MBR1200 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 Cradlepoint MBR1200 Info
Don't forget about our other Cradlepoint MBR1200 info that you might be interested in.
This is the port forwarding guide for the Cradlepoint MBR1200. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - How to change the IP Address on a Cradlepoint MBR1200 router
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Cradlepoint MBR1200 Login Instructions
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Cradlepoint MBR1200 User Manual
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - How to change the DNS settings on a Cradlepoint MBR1200 router
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Setup WiFi on the Cradlepoint MBR1200
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - How to Reset the Cradlepoint MBR1200
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Information About the Cradlepoint MBR1200 Router
- Cradlepoint MBR1200 - Cradlepoint MBR1200 Screenshots