Configuring your router for use with World of Warcraft and the Blizzard Downloader
A router is a physical device that allows you to share your internet connection between multiple computers. Most routers will not allow incoming traffic to your computer unless you have configured them to forward the necessary ports to your computer. World of Warcraft requires that TCP Ports 1119 and 3724 are forwarded. The Blizzard Downloader requires that TCP ports 3724 and 6112 are forwarded. It can also benefit from having ports 6881 through 6999 forwarded. The World of Warcraft Voice Chat feature uses UDP Port 3724.
Note: Forwarding ports may reduce the security of the computers on your network. Please contact your network administrator or a qualified network technician for further information.
Blizzard offers setup guides for the following common routers.
Click on the (Windows Icon) for Windows help and the (Macintosh Icon) for Mac OS X help.
Third-party assistance on configuring other popular routers can be found at http://www.portforward.com/ (note: this site is not affiliated nor supported by Blizzard Entertainment). Many manufacturers also offer guides on their websites, in the included documentation, or on the installation CD.
Note: On most routers, you can find the brand and model number on or near the serial number sticker on the bottom of the device.
Belkin F5D5231
D-Link DI-604 (Revisions A, B, C)
D-Link DI-624* or D-Link DI-784*
Linksys BEFSR41 (Versions 1 and 2)
Linksys BEFSR41 (Versions 3, 4, 5)
SMC 7004ABR
Netgear FM114P *
Netgear FR114P
Netgear FR114W *
Netgear RP114
* denotes that guide screenshots are from a different model with the same interface
