Dmz; Figure 6-25: Applications & Gaming Tab - Dmz - Cisco Linksys BEFVP41 v2 User Manual

Cable/dsl vpn router with 4-port 10/100 switch
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EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch

DMZ

The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as
Internet gaming and videoconferencing. Whereas Port Range Forwarding can only forward a maximum of 10
ranges of ports, DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one PC at the same time.
DMZ
DMZ. To use this feature, select Enable. To disable DMZ hosting, select Disable.
DMZ Host IP Address. To expose one PC, enter the computer's IP address. To get the IP address of a computer,
refer to "Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter." Deactivate DMZ by
entering a 0 in the field.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click
the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
Chapter 6: Using The Router's Web-based Utility
DMZ
Figure 6-25: Applications & Gaming tab - DMZ
dmz (Demilitarized Zone): removes the Router's firewall
protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet
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