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DMZ
In some instances, or when a game console is used, you may opt to place a computer or game console entirely outside the firewall. This can be
done in the so-called “demilitarized zone” (“DMZ”). This option can be found in the main screen of the port settings (“Port Forwarding”) under
(“Advanced”.) Note however, you no longer take advantage of the protection offered by the firewall of the router. All ports to the computer placed
in the DMZ are open. Only a single computer can be placed in the DMZ.
Left in the column, click “Forwarding" and then “DMZ”.
Set “Current DMZ Status” to “Enable” and under “DMZ Host IP Address”, enter the IP address of the computer which you want to place in the
DMZ.. Click “Save” to save the settings.
How to assign a fixed IP address to a computer
This is only required for computers for which you want to open ports by means of the function Forwarding or DMZ. Complete the steps in chapter
“Configuring the computer to connect to the router”. Instead of selecting “Obtain an IP address automatically” (Obtain an IP address automatically)
you select “Use the following IP address” (Use the following IP address).
The IP address in our example is as follows (192.168.50.xxx). The final number you enter must be unique to your network. We recommend
using a number ranging from 150 to 200. Thus an IP address could be (192.168.50.150). A subsequent computer would then be assigned
(192.168.50.151) etc.
For “Subnetmask” (Subnetmask) you enter: 255.255.255.0
Both under “Default gateway” (Default gateway) and under “Preferred DNS-server” (Preferred DNS-server) you enter the IP address with
which you log into the router. In our example: 192.168.50.1
Under “Alternative DNS-server” (Alternative-DNS-server), you can leave the field blank.
Click “OK” twice to save the settings and to close the window.
