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Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual
hosting is used to support online gaming and Internet conferencing services.
DMZ
These programs usually require multiple open ports, making the network accessi-
ble from the Internet.
hosting symbolically places the
host computer
DMZ
DMZ
outside of the Gateway's network. Access to the network resources while
DMZ
hosting is active is blocked. Actiontec recommends activating
hosting only as
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long as necessary.
Warning: The
Host computer will be vulnerable to com-
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puter hackers on the Internet while in
mode.
DMZ
After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to
make all changes permanent.
Firewall
Selecting Firewall in the "Advanced Configuration" screen generates the "
Firewall
" screen.Select the level of security needed for the network. See
Security Level
Appendix E for details concerning each level of security.
After changing settings, click Next or Back to continue, or Save and Restart to
make all changes permanent.
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