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Configuring a Gaming DMZ Host
Some games and game devices require one of:
•
The use of random ports
•
The forwarding of unsolicited traffic
For example, to connect a PlayStation
®
2 for PS2
®
online gaming, designate it as the gaming DMZ host because
the ports required vary from game to game. For these games, we recommend configuring the gaming computer or
device as a gaming DMZ device.
To configure a gaming DMZ device, on the
Gateway > LAN — dhcp leases Page
:
1
Reserve a private IP address for the computer or game device MAC address.
2
Designate the device as a DMZ device.
You can reserve IP addresses for multiple devices, but only one can be designated as the gaming DMZ at once.
Caution!
The gaming DMZ host is not protected by the firewall. It is open to communication or hacking from any
computer on the Internet. Consider carefully before configuring a device to be in the DMZ.