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Up/Down:
set the bandwidth for these IP addresses.
QoS List:
this form shows you the QoS rule.
5.4.3 DMZ
DMZ means Demilitarized Zone. It can be enabled and used as a place where services can
be placed such as Web Servers, Proxy Servers and E-mail Servers such that these
services can still serve the local network and are at the same time isolated from it for
additional security. DMZ is commonly used with the NAT functionality as an alternative for
the Port Forwarding while makes all the ports of the host network device be visible form the
external network side.
You can choose to enable or disable DMZ function.
IP Address:
types in the IP address of the DMZ host and click
Apply
.
5.5 Firewall
While the broadband users demand more bandwidth for multimedia, interactive
applications, or distance learning, security has been always the most concerned. The
firewall of this router helps to protect you local network against attack from unauthorized
outsiders. It also restricts users in the local network from accessing the Internet.
Furthermore, it can filter out specific packets that trigger the router to build an unwanted
outgoing connection.
5.5.1 IP/Port Filtering
Depending on whether there is an exist
ing Internet connection, or in other words “the WAN
link status is up or down”. You can restrict certain types of data packets from your local
network to Internet through the Gateway on this page.
