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Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration
ble from the Internet. DMZ hosting symbolically places the DMZ host computer
outside of the Gateway’s network. Access to the network resources while DMZ
hosting is active is blocked. Actiontec recommends activating DMZ hosting only as
long as necessary.
Warning: The DMZ Host computer will be vulnerable to com-
puter hackers on the Internet while in DMZ mode.
MAC Address Cloning
Selecting MAC Address Cloning in the “Advanced Configuration” screen generates
the “ MAC Address Cloning” screen. A MAC (media access control) address is an
identifier unique to every networkable device. Some ISP s require a MAC address to
validate a computer’s permission to be on their network. If the ISP requires this
information, obtain the MAC address of the computer originally configured for the
ISP (see Appendix D for instructions to determine the computer’s MAC address).
Enter the MAC address in the “User Select WAN MAC Address” text boxes in the
“ MAC Address Cloning” screen.
Status
After configuring the Gateway, settings can be viewed by selecting Status in the
Main Menu. The “Current Status” screen appears, displaying many of the
Gateway’s settings. No settings (other than connecting or disconnecting from the
Internet) can be changed from the Current Status screen.