diff --git a/docs/port_forwarding.md b/docs/port_forwarding.md index 06eb86d9..b35f25f2 100644 --- a/docs/port_forwarding.md +++ b/docs/port_forwarding.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Port forwarding -If the PiKVM located on a local network needs to be made accessible from the Internet, -the easiest way to achieve this is a port forwarding on the router. +If you need to make PiKVM accessible from Internet, +the easiest way to achieve this by forwarding a port on the router. In this case, an external (global) IP address must be assigned to the router. This service is provided by the ISP. @@ -10,10 +10,10 @@ This service is provided by the ISP. the [Tailscale VPN](tailscale.md). * To configure port forwarding, refer to the documentation of the router. -* The Web UI listening ports `80` (HTTP) and `443` (HTTPS). -* By default port `80` performs permanent forwarding to `443` for security reasons. -* Forwarding the port `443` is sufficient. -* The [VNC](vnc.md) server runs on port `5900` (disabled by default). +* The Web UI listening ports are `80` (HTTP) and `443` (HTTPS). +* By default, port `80` performs permanent forwarding to `443` for security reasons. +* Forwarding the port `443` is sufficient in most cases. +* If enabled, the [VNC](vnc.md) server runs on port `5900` (disabled by default). !!! warning @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ This service is provided by the ISP. before opening access to PiKVM from the Internet!** * It is strongly recommended to obtain a valid HTTPS certificate, for example via [Let's Encrypt](letsencrypt.md). * A good practice is using a custom port number instead of `443` from the Internet side, for example `14438` to avoid common port scanners. - * If you still decide to use the `443` port number, you may have to forward port `80` to get a redirect for your convenience. + * If you still decide to use the `443` port number, you may want to forward port `80` to get a convenient redirect. -Remember that port forwarding is a powerful and convenient tool, but security depends entirely on the user. -In some cases, a VPN may be a more secure, but less convenient option (since it requires a VPN client on all devices that access PiKVM). +Port forwarding is a powerful and convenient tool, but remember that security depends entirely on your configuration. +In most cases, a VPN is a more secure, but less convenient option (since it requires a VPN client on all devices that access PiKVM).