NETGEAR DM602 manual Device Mode, DMZ menu

Reference Manual for the Model DM602 ADSL Modem

The Security menu, shown in Figure 5-9, allows the configuration of a Default DMZ Server.

Figure 5-9. DMZ menu.

Note: For security, you should avoid using the DMZ Server feature. When a computer is designated as the Default DMZ Server, it loses much of the protection of the modem, and is exposed to many exploits from the Internet.

To assign a computer or server to be a Default DMZ server:

1.Check the check box to enable the DMZ feature

2.Type the IP address for that server.

3.Click Apply.

Note: If you need to delete the IP address of the DMZ server, you must enter 0.0.0.0 as the address, and then click the Apply button.

Device Mode

The modem includes a limited feature router to make the process of configuring your connection easier and more secure. You can change the operation of the modem from Modem Device Mode to Router Device Mode.

In Modem Device Mode, the modem operates like a DSL modem, passing all the Internet communications directly to your computer where you must then configure your settings and logon settings as needed.

5-10 Advanced Configuration of the Modem