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14.3
DMZ Host
14.3.1
Overview
The communication of a computer resided on LAN network with the internet is free from limitation after it is set
as a DMZ host. You can set a computer that require higher internet connection throughput, such as a computer
used for video conferencing or online gaming, as a DMZ host for better user experience.
To access the page, choose
Virtual Server
>
DMZ Host
.
A
DMZ host is not protected by the firewall of the router.
A hacker may leverage the DMZ host to attack your LAN.
Therefore, enable the DMZ function only when necessary.
Manually set the IP address of the LAN computer that functions as a DMZ host, to prevent IP address changes,
which lead to DMZ function failures.
Security software, antivirus software, and the built-in OS firewall of the computer may cause DMZ function failures.
Disable them when using the DMZ function. You are recommended to disable DMZ Host if it is unnecessary, and
enable firewall, security software, and antivirus software.
14.3.2
Enabling DMZ Host
Step 1
DMZ Host: Click
Enable
.
Step 2
Host IP: Enter the IP address of the computer that functions as a DMZ host.
Step 3
Click
OK
.
