User's Manual

Advanced Settings

6.9 Security

6.9.4 DMZ Hosting

Selecting DMZ Hosting generates the “DMZ Hosting” screen. The DMZ

(De-Militarized Zone) Hosting feature allows a device on the network to operate

outside the firewall to use an Internet service that otherwise would be blocked,

or to expose a networked device to all services without restriction or security.

Caution! A DMZ host is not protected by the firewall and may be vulnerable

to attack. Designating a DMZ host may also put other computers in the

local network at risk. When designating a DMZ host, consider the security

implications and protect it if necessary.

To designate a local computer as a DMZ host:

Click the “Enable” radio button to activate DMZ hosting.1.

Select a networked device by selecting it from “Select Device” drop-down 2.

list, or enter its IP address in the “Enter IP Address” text box.