User guide

Gateway Settings 85
The IP address of the DMZ (demilitarized zone) is the default recipient of incoming packets
(from the Internet) that are not handled by port forwarding rules or NAT’d connections:
● If port forwarding is enabled, incoming traffic is routed according to the port forwarding
rules or NAT’d connections.
● If incoming traffic was not routed as a result of the above:
 If DMZ is enabled, then incoming traffic is routed to the computer that uses the IP
address specified by the DMZ settings.
 If DMZ is not enabled, the incoming traffic is blocked.
Note: Putting a computer in the DMZ opens all the ports of that computer, and exposes that
computer to various security risks. Use this option only as a last resort — if possible, use other
options instead (for example, port forwarding).
Enable DMZ
Before you can use or configure DMZ, you must enable it.
To enable DMZ:
1. On a computer or wireless device that is connected to your gateway, launch a Web
browser.
2. In the address or URL field of your browser, type http://myrouter.
3. When prompted to log in, enter admin for the user name and type the password. (The
default password is password.)
4. Click Settings > Router.
5. Next to DMZ Enabled, select ON.
6. Click Submit.
Configure DMZ
Specify which computer is to receive all unsolicited incoming connections.
To configure DMZ:
Note: DMZ must currently be enabled. (See Enable DMZ.)
1. On a computer or wireless device that is connected to your gateway, launch a Web
browser.
2. In the address or URL field of your browser, type http://myrouter.