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To put a computer in the DMZ, enter its LAN IP address in the
“Private IP” field and click “Apply Changes” for the change to take effect.
Blocking an ICMP Ping
Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the
Internet. By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP
address, a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there. The
Ro
uter can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside. This heightens the
level of security of your Router.