DMZ Setup

This section will show you step by step on how to configure a DMZ host under DMZ configuration.

In computer networks, a DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a computer host or small network inserted as a "neutral zone" between a company's private network and the outside public network. It prevents outside users from getting direct access to a server that has company data. A DMZ is an optional and more secure approach to a firewall and effectively acts as a proxy server as well.

Diagram 1: Example of DMZ setup

This is an example of how to setup the DMZ host computer (refer to the above diagram):

  1. Setup your DMZ host computer to use static IP address. Example: 10.0.0.100. You may need to refer to your Operating System Manual on how to setup static IP address on your computer.
  2. Follow the steps bellow to setup the router.
Step 1: Go to the DMZ configuration page.
Step 2: Select Enabled.
Step 3: Enter DMZ Host IP address. Make sure that the Host IP address is a static IP address.
Step 4: Click on Apply button.
Step 5: Click on Save Settings link to save the settings and for the settings to take effect.

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