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Chapter 6: Using The Router’s Web-based Utility
DMZ
EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
DMZ
The
DMZ
screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as
Internet gaming and videoconferencing. Whereas Port Range Forwarding can only forward a maximum of 10
ranges of ports, DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one PC at the same time.
DMZ
DMZ
. To use this feature, select
Enable
. To disable DMZ hosting, select
Disable
.
DMZ Host IP Address
. To expose one PC, enter the computer’s IP address. To get the IP address of a computer,
refer to “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” Deactivate DMZ by
entering a
0
in the field.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the
Save Settings
button to save these changes, or click
the
Cancel
Changes
button to undo your changes.
Figure 6-25: Applications & Gaming tab - DMZ
dmz (D
emilitarized
Z
one): removes the Router's firewall
protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet