Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Host Configuration on RV120W and RV220W

Objective

A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a secure server that adds an additional layer of security to the network and acts as a buffer between a local area network (LAN) and a less secure network which is the Internet. A DMZ is typically set up to allow local hosts access to the Internet for special services such as gaming and video conferencing. DMZ allows the user to redirect packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN. 

The user must configure a fixed (static) IP address for the endpoint that will be designated as the DMZ host. The DMZ host should be given an IP address in the same subnet as of the LAN IP address of the device and it cannot be identical to IP address given to the LAN interface of the gateway.

This document explains how to configure a DMZ on the RV120W and RV220W.

Applicable Devices

• RV120W
• RV220W

Software Version

• v1.0.4.17

DMZ Host Configuration

Step 1. Log in to the web configuration utility and choose Firewall > DMZ Host. The DMZ Host page opens:

Step 2. The DMZ Hosting feature allows a local host to access internet for special services such as gaming and video conferencing. To use this feature, check Enable.

Step 3. Enter the IP address of the computer to be used as the DMZ in the DMZ Host IP Address field.

Step 4. Click Save to apply changes.