Configure Virtual Servers Based on DMZ Host
DMZ
With NAT, the access point keeps track of which client is using which port number and forwards Internet replies to the client according to the port number in the reply packet. Reply packets with unrecognized port numbers are discarded, but with DMZ, these packets are forwarded to the
Step 1:
Select NAT from the CONFIGURATION command menu.
Step 2:
Click on the DMZ button in Advanced
NAT Options.
Step 3:
Enter the Private IP Address of the DMZ host on the NAT DMZ IP Address page.
To disable DMZ, enter 0.0.0.0
Click the Apply button.
NOTE
1.DMZ may not function properly if the DMZ host IP address is changed due to DHCP, therefore, Static IP Address configuration is recommended for the DMZ host.
2.Please note that the DMZ host is susceptible to malicious attacks as ALL of its ports are exposed to the Internet.
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