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Are virtual servers and port forwarding the same thing?
I always thought so but my Dlink DIR-655 has both.
The only thing I can see with port forwarding is the ability to do ranges whereas virtual servers allow you to forward single external port to a different numbered port on an internal machine.
Are they the only differences?
That's usually called the "DMZ". – CarlF – 2010-12-28T20:21:06.563
@CarlF: You caught me part way through editing my answer to address that point :-) – RedGrittyBrick – 2010-12-28T20:26:12.220
I don't think DMZ and 'virtual server' have been muddled - D-Link DO use the term 'virtual server' for port forwarding. – Linker3000 – 2010-12-28T21:29:56.783
@Linker3000: Thanks, answer updated. – RedGrittyBrick – 2010-12-28T22:12:19.913
1Billion also use the term "Virtual Server" for port forwarding. – quickly_now – 2010-12-28T23:04:51.533