3Com OfficeConnect 3CRWE554G72 User Manual

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64 CHAPTER 5: GATEWAY C ONFIGURATIONDMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host is a computer without the protection ofthe firewall. This feature allows a single computer to be exposed tounrestricted 2-way communication from outside of your network. Thisfeature should be used only if the Virtual Server or Special Applicationsoptions do not provide the level of access needed for certain applications.To configure one of your computers as a DMZ host, enter the last digit(s)of the IP address of the computer in the IP Address of DMZ Host text box,and then click Apply.Virtual ServerActivating and configuring a virtual server allows one or more of thecomputers on your network to function as a public server. For example,one of your computers could be configured as an FTP server, allowingothers outside of your office network to download files of your choosing.Or, if you have created a Web site, you can configure one of yourcomputers as a Web server, so that others can view your Web site.To configure a virtual server:1 Click New on the right side of the screen to open the Virtual ServerSettings dialogue box. (Figure 46)2 Enter the last digit(s) of the IP address of the computer in the Server IPAddress text box.3 Select the Service from the pull-down list. (Figure 46)Figure 46 Virtual Servers Settings Screen