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Setting the DMZ

If external users cannot access certain network services provided by the local area network (LAN), use the DMZ function provided by the to set the client that provides the required network services as the DMZ host; external users can then access these services properly. DMZ is an acronym for the demilitarized zone in networks.

Prerequisite

DMZ users are not protected by the firewall and may be easily attacked. In addition, the security of other users in the LAN is compromised.

Procedure

  1. Choose > > .
  2. Select:
    • : to enable the DMZ function.
    • : to disable the DMZ function.
  3. In , enter the IP address of the client to be set as the DMZ host.

    NOTE:

    One client can be set as the DMZ host at a time.

  4. Click .
Parent topic: Security Settings