Linksys WRT51AB manual DMZ Host

Instant Wireless® Series

Show Routing Table Click the Show Routing Table button to view all of the valid dynamic and static route entries in use (see Figure 6-26). The Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface information are dis- played for each entry. Click the Refresh button to display the most up-to-date data.

Figure 6-26

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router

DMZ Host

The DMZ Host screen lets you enable the DMZ hosting feature, which allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose serv- ice such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. Whereas port forwarding can only forward a maximum of ten port ranges, DMZ hosting forwards all the ports to one PC simultaneously. It is recommended to use Port Forwarding whenever possible because it is more secure.

Figure 6-27

Note: Any PC whose ports are being forwarded should have its DHCP client function disabled and a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP client function.

To expose one PC to the Internet:

1.Click the Enable radio button.

2.Enter the computer’s IP address in the DMZ Host IP Address field.

3.To cancel your changes, click the Cancel button. To save your new settings, click the Apply button. To get more information about the features, click the Help button.

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