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9.5 DMZ host
A DMZ host on a LAN can be accessed by the internet users without limit. It is especially used for
video conferences and online games. You can set a computer with these requirements as a DMZ
host for better user experience.
Choose Advanced, and move to DMZ Host module to access the configuration page. By default, it
is disabled. It shows as the following figure when you enable it.
A DMZ host is not protected by the firewall of the router. A hacker may leverage the DMZ host to
attack your LAN. Therefore, enable the DMZ function only when necessary.
Manually set the IP address of the LAN computer that functions as a DMZ host (Refer to IP-MAC
binding function), as a changeable IP address may result in DMZ function failures.
Security software, antivirus software, and the built-in OS firewall of the computer may cause DMZ
function failures. Disable them when using the DMZ function. If the DMZ function is not required,
you are recommended to disable it and enable your firewall, security, and antivirus software.
Configuration procedure
Step 1 Choose Advanced, and move to DMZ Host module to enter the configuration page.
Step 2 Set Host IP Address to the IP address of a computer that you want to set as the DMZ host.
Step 3 Click OK at the bottom of the page.
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