Asus DSL-X11 User Manual

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DSL-X11 User Manual

3.4.3.4 DMZ Host

The DMZ host feature allows one local computer to be exposed to the Internet.
You can set up a client in your local network to be the DMZ host. Your device
then forwards all incoming data traffic from the Internet to this client. You can, for
example, operate your own Web server on one of the clients in your local network
and make it accessible to Internet users. As the exposed host, the local client is
directly visible to the Internet and therefore particularly vulnerable to attacks (for
example, hacker attacks). Activate this function only when necessary (for
example, to operate a Web server) and when other functions (for example, port
forwarding) are inadequate. In this case, you should take appropriate measures
for the clients concerned.

Note:

Only one PC per public IP address can be set up as an Exposed Host.

Adding a DMZ Host

Step 1

To set up a PC as a DMZ host, choose Advanced Setup > NAT >
DMZ host.

Step 2

Enter the local IP address of the PC that is to be enabled as an

exposed host.

Step 3

Click Save/Apply to apply the settings.

Removing a DMZ Host