Respond To Ping On Internet Wan Port; Figure 7-2. Security Menu - NETGEAR RP614 Reference Manual

The Default DMZ Server feature is helpful when using some online games and videoconferencing
applications that are incompatible with NAT. The router is programmed to recognize some of
these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not
function well. In some cases, one local PC can run the application properly if that PC's IP address
is entered as the Default DMZ Server.
The Security menu, shown in
Figure 7-2. Security menu.
Note: For security, you should avoid using the Default DMZ Server feature. When a
computer is designated as the Default DMZ Server, it loses much of the protection of the
router, and is exposed to many exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the computer
can be used to attack your network.
To assign a computer or server to be a Default DMZ server:
Click Default DMZ Server.
1.
Type the IP address for that server.
2.
Click Apply.
3.

Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port

If you want the router to respond to a 'ping' from the Internet, click the 'Respond to Ping on
Internet WAN Port' check box. This should only be used as a diagnostic tool, since it allows your
router to be discovered. Don't check this box unless you have a specific reason to do so.
Advanced Configuration of the Router
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router
Figure 7-2, allows the configuration of a Default DMZ Server.
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