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(e.g., computer or laptop) on the Internet. Consider carefully before configuring a
device to be in the DMZ.
You can configure one client device on your home network to be the DMZ Host. That client
device will operate outside of the G54 firewall and allow remote access from the Internet to
your client device, gaming device, or other IP-enabled device. The DMZ Host feature will
only allow outside users to have direct access to the designated DMZ Host device and not
your home network.
To create the DMZ host:
1. From the G54 Web Manager screen, click the Advanced menu link.
2. Click DMZ to display the Advanced DMZ screen.
3. Click the DMZ Enable button to set up the DMZ Host on your home network.
4. Enter the last one to three digits (from
gaming device that you are setting up as the DMZ host
5. Click SAVE when you are finished.
Note: To disable the DMZ Host, click the DMZ Disable button and then click SAVE.
Note: Remember to reset the IP address back to 0 (zero) to close all the ports
when you are finished with the needed application. If you do not reset the IP
address, that computer will be exposed to the public Internet.
Setting up the ALG
Application Layer Gateway (ALG) allows your router to recognize and treats certain network
protocols.
Note: Please change these settings if recommended by your service provider.
To set up the ALG:
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