32 | Configuring the router |
CONFIGURING THE DMZ
If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications correctly from behind the router, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. Unrestricted access allows a computer to be exposed to the Internet (useful for gaming). Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host. Adding a client to the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort.
To configure the DMZ:
1Access the Configuration menu by following the instructions in To access the
2Click the Advanced tab, then the DMZ button. The DMZ screen opens.
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Enter the following, as appropriate: | |
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Field | Description |
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IP Address | The IP address of the computer to be in the DMZ. |
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