Planex MZK-WDPR, User Manual

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Firewall
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DMZ
Enables a specified host PC on the local network to access the Internet without any
firewall protection. Some Internet applications, such as interactive games or video
conferencing, may not function properly behind the Multimedia Router's firewall. By
specifying a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) host, the PC's TCP ports are completely exposed
to the Internet, allowing open two-way communication. The host PC should be assigned a
static IP address (which is mapped to its MAC address) and this must be configured as
the DMZ IP address.
Figure 5-27. DMZ Settings
• DMZ Settings – Sets the DMZ status to enabled, but changes do not take affect until
the Apply changes button has been pressed and changes are saved to the running
configuration. (Default: Disable)
• DMZ IP Address – Specifies an IP address on the local network allowed unblocked
access to the WAN.
System Security
The Multimedia Router includes the facility to manage it from a remote location. The unit
can also be sent a ping message from a remote location.