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:
the IP addresses must be static (see "Practical Tips and Configuration
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the Lease time for dynamic address assignment must be set to
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Forever (see page 69).
In the Firewall menu, select DMZ.
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The Public IP address has as the first entry the router's
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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
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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
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risk for your network. You should use this option only in emergency
situations.
To apply the settings click on APPLY.
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Public IP
address. If you have