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Verification
Internet users visit this web server in the form of “Protocol: //WAN IP address: external port”, which is
http://102.33.66.88:80 in this example. Then perform according to onscreen instructions.
If you want to visit that server by domain name, you can try the “Virtual Server+DDNS” method.
11.11 DMZ Host
The DMZ Host function If you can set a computer in LAN as DMZ host, that computer will become available to the
internet completely, which achieves unlimited bidirectional communication. When you play games or have video
meeting on some computer, you can set it as DMZ host for better user experience.
To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > DMZ Host. By default, the DMZ Host function is
disabled.
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A DMZ host is not protected by the firewall of the router because the host is exposed to the internet
completely. A hacker may leverage the DMZ host to attack your LAN. Therefore, enable the DMZ
function only when necessary.
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Manually set a static IP address for a DMZ host, to prevent changes of dynamic IP address which lead
to DMZ function failures.
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Security software, antivirus software, and the built-in OS firewall of the computer may cause DMZ
function failures. Disable them when using the DMZ function. If the DMZ function is not required, it is
recommended that you disable it and enable your firewall, security, and antivirus software.
11.11.1 Setting a computer to DMZ host
1. To access the configuration page, click Advanced Settings > DMZ Host.