Port Forwarding

[tonysprout]

Trying to configure my 2620. Having issues getting to the switch using port forward (to port 80) through my router. I have tried 3 routers from 3 different manufactures, all of which I have no problem with using port forwarding to port 80 when using other switches.  Unit is accessible while onsite, (again, using http port 80) but I'm only able to use telnet to access the unit remotely. I have a basic default conguration with ip address programmed....no vlans. Is there something in the configuration I'm missing? Thanks in advance

-Tony

[paulgear]

Hi Tony,

It sounds like you don't have a default route set on your switch, but without more information it's hard to say.

Please note that both telnet (port 23) and http (port 80) are completely unencrypted protocols, and are not recommended for use on a LAN or WAN connection, because your password can be easily sniffed - use ssh (port 22) and https (port 443) instead.  If you need access to your switch remotely, i'd recommend setting up a VPN through your router.