How to port forward Helium Hotspot
Helium Hotspot allows anybody to own and run a wireless network for low-power IoT (Internet of Things) devices. It provides long-range connectivity and is capable of transmitting data at a fraction of the cost of a mobile network. When using Helium Hotspot, you’ll need to forward some ports in your router.
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Which ports should you open for Helium Hotspot?
Here are the exact ports you need to open for Helium Hotspot and use it without any hurdles:
How to open ports for Helium Hotspot
You’re going to need the following details to port forward Helium Hotspot:
- The TCP and UDP ports for Helium Hotspot. These have been mentioned above for your convenience.
- The IP address of your router. Learn how to find your default gateway here.
- The IP address of your device. You can easily find your IP address using our IP checking tool.
Follow these instructions to forward ports for Helium Hotspot in your router:
- Open your browser and enter your router’s IP address to log into its settings.
- Enter your admin credentials, which can differ based on the make and model of your router.
- Navigate to your router’s port forwarding section.
- Enter your device’s IP address in the correct box.
- Enter the TCP and UDP ports in the correct box.
- Reboot the router once done to apply these changes.
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