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Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router

Advanced Configuration of the Router 7-5

The Default DMZ Server feature is helpful when using some online games and videoconferencing

applications that are incompatible with NAT. The router is programmed to recognize some of

these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not

function well. In some cases, one local PC can run the application properly if that PC’s IP address

is entered as the Default DMZ Server.

The Security menu, shown in Figure 7-2, allows the configuration of a Default DMZ Server.

Figure 7-2. Security menu.

To assign a computer or server to be a Default DMZ server:

1. Click Default DMZ Server.

2. Type the IP address for that server.

3. Click Apply.

Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port

If you want the router to respond to a 'ping' from the Internet, click the ‘Respond to Ping on

Internet WAN Port’ check box. This should only be used as a diagnostic tool, since it allows your

router to be discovered. Don't check this box unless you have a specific reason to do so.

Note: For security, you should avoid using the Default DMZ Server feature. When a

computer is designated as the Default DMZ Server, it loses much of the protection of the

router, and is exposed to many exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the computer

can be used to attack your network.

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