Configuration with Advanced Setup

Opening the firewall for particular PCs (DMZ)

Some applications do not work properly behind a firewall because they require unrestricted data flow in both directions. In this case you can define a so-called demilitarised zone (DMZ) for PCs running such applications.

 

When setting up DMZ PCs make sure that the PCs always have the same

 

IP address. This means:

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◆ the IP addresses must be static (see "Practical Tips and Configuration

Examples") or

◆the Lease time for dynamic address assignment must be set to Forever (see page 69).

◆In the Firewall menu, select DMZ.

◆The Public IP address has as the first entry the router's Public IP address. If you have other public IP addresses, enter them under the router address.

◆In Client PC IP address enter the IP addresses of the PCs you want to exclude from the firewall functions.

Please bear in mind that these PCs are no longer protected against

!unauthorised access from the Internet and as such could be a security risk for your network. You should use this option only in emergency situations.

◆To apply the settings click on APPLY.

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