Installation Guide of

xDSL/Cable SOHO Router

XRT-401


Appendix A. DMZ 'Exposed Computer'

This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the "DMZ, Exposed Computer" and other Internet users or Servers.

  • To allow unrestricted access, the Firewall in this device is disabled, creating a security risk.
  • You should use this feature only if the "Special Applications" feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.
  • This feature should be turned ON only when required.
    Use the Advanced Internet Features screen to enable and disable this feature.


A.1 Exposed Computer Screen

This screen can be reached by DMZ host from the Firewall Setting in Advanced Features screen. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 1: Exposed Computer

192.168.1.5 is now configured as the exposed computer after click on Apply!

A.1.1 Operation

ping IP_Address

Where IP_Address is the IP Address shown the External LAN Port screen of this device.

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