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Fwd: port forwarder on Windows Pc

Developed By: Elixsr Ltd

License: Free

Rating: 3,0/5 - 415 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.5.2
Size 4.7 MB
Release Date April 30, 18
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
Fixed bug with forwarding multiple rulesVersion 1.5:- Ability to Import and Export rules within Settings- Adaptive Icon- Added RTL support - Stability... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Fwd lets you use your Android device to forward ports over a tethered connection, perfect for hosting servers or opening your NAT type for gaming. This app allows you to use your... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Fwd: port forwarder and install on Windows PC. Fwd: port forwarder is free Tools app, developed by Elixsr Ltd. Latest version of Fwd: port forwarder is 1.5.2, was released on 2018-04-30 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Fwd: port forwarder is 3,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 415 users, 166 users had rated it 5*, 174 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Fwd: port forwarder on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Fwd: port forwarder on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Fwd: port forwarder on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Fwd: port forwarder using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Fwd: port forwarder" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Fwd: port forwarder on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Fwd: port forwarder" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Fwd lets you use your Android device to forward ports over a tethered connection, perfect for hosting servers or opening your NAT type for gaming. This app allows you to use your Android device as a gateway to a webserver, media server or game server (just to name a few).

Features:
• Create and remove port forwarding rules
• Port forward through TCP, UDP or both at the same time
• Forward from every available network adapter on your device
• User friendly UI lets you easily manage rules
• Import and Export rules
• Get help through a fully featured support page

Fwd Homepage
Fwd Support Site

This app does not have access to privileged ports below 1024, and we do not support forwarding from port ranges.
Fixed bug with forwarding multiple rules

Version 1.5:
- Ability to Import and Export rules within Settings
- Adaptive Icon
- Added RTL support
- Stability improvements
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.