DMZ Hosting | Actiontec electronic GT701A guide

Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual

In this screen, the user can create a custom set of rules for a game or applica- tion not listed in the Application Level Gateway screen. Enter the “Rule Name,” “Protocol,” “Port Start,” “Port End,” and “Port Map” in the appropriate text boxes, then click Apply. The rules are summarized at the bottom of the screen, and the rule set will appear in the Application Level Gateway screen after clicking Back.

DMZ Hosting

Selecting DMZ Hosting in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen gener- ates the “DMZ Hosting” screen. To use DMZ hosting, enter the IP address of the computer on the network to be used as a DMZ host in the “DMZ Host IP Address” text box, then click On.

DMZ hosting is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services. These programs usually require multiple open ports, making the network acces- sible from the Internet. DMZ hosting symbolically places the DMZ host computer outside of the Modem’s network. Actiontec recommends activating DMZ hosting only as long as necessary.

MWarning: The DMZ Host computer will be vulnerable to com- puter hackers on the Internet while in DMZ mode.

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Contents

DSL Modem Table of Contents Setting Up a Network Using UtilitiesTroubleshooting Setting Up Static IP on the Computer Introduction1 Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Features Introduction Getting to Know the Modem Power LightDSL Light Ethernet Light Internet LightUSB Light Phone Port Reset Switch Power PortPower Switch USB Port Connecting a Computer to the Modem Setting Up ModemPage Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Installing Phone Filters Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Setting Up the DSL Connection Setting Up the Modem Page Setting Up the Modem Page Basic Setup Performing a Basic SetupPage Changing the Admin User Name and Password Click Save and Restart at the bottom of the screen Accessing Advanced Setup Using Advanced SetupTo access the Web Configurator’s Advanced Setup screens WAN IP Address Transparent Bridging PPP Auto Connect on PPP Auto ConnectEncapsulation PPPoA only Specify a Static IP Address Dhcp Server LAN IP Address Ending IP Address Beginning IP Address Lease Time Services BlockingDomain Name DNS Dynamic or Static Website Blocking Remote Management Application Layer Gateway and Port Forwarding DMZ Hosting High Firewall Low Medium Dynamic Routing Static Routing NAT Network Address Translation Time Zone UPnP Universal Plug and Play Remote Syslog Capture General Status Viewing Modem’s StatusPage ARP Table Routing Table WAN Status Active User List LAN Status This page left intentionally blank Web Activity Log Using Utilities System Log DSL Settings Upgrade Firmware Restore Default Settings Ethernet Setting Up a NetworkPage Setting Up a Network Page Setting Up a Network USB Setting Up a Network Page Setting Up a Network Page Troubleshooting TroubleshootingCannot Use the Internet Physical Connections Connection to the Internet Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich protocols does the Modem support? Which connection speeds does the Modem support? What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network? Is the Modem flash-upgradeable? How do I do it?How do I find out which IP address my computer is using? Will my Xbox work with the Modem? Yes, if the application is designed to run over a network What is NAT and how does it protect my network? What is the default username for the Modem?How many computers can be connected through the Modem? Does the Modem function as a firewall? This page left intentionally blank Locating Computer Information Reference Locating Windows Operating System Files Appendix a Reference Click Search Windows 98 SE Setting Up Static IP On the ComputerPage 192.168.0.2 Enter the following address in the Subnet mask text box Windows Me Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 192.168.0.2 Windows Page Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 192.168.0.2 Windows XP Page Appendix b Setting Up Static IP on the Computer 192.168.0.2 Computer Security Comparing DSL Service with a Dial-Up Modem Computer Security Modem SecurityInternet Browsers Electronic Security 100 General Specifications dWAN PPP, DHCP, Static IP Full-rate Adsl Interface Power, DSL, Internet, Ethernet, USB LED IndicatorsEnvironmental Glossary Access Point 104 Ssid 106 Classic Non-Windowsf System Setup 108 Appendix f Non-Windows Setup 110 Modifications Regulatory Compliance NoticesClass B Equipment All other names are the property of their respective owners Miscellaneous Legal Notices 113 Limited Warranty 114 Limited Warranty 116