How to configure DMZ host on Archer C2_V5

When a PC is set to be a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) host in the local network, it is totally exposed to the Internet, which can realize the unlimited bidirectional communication between internal hosts and external hosts. The DMZ host becomes a virtual server with all ports opened. When you are not clear about which ports to open in some special applications, such as IP camera and database software, you can set the PC to be a DMZ host.

Note: DMZ is more applicable in the situation that users are not clear about which ports to open. When it is enabled, the DMZ host is totally exposed to the internet, which may bring some potential safety hazards. If DMZ is not in use, please disable it in time.

I want to: Make the home PC join the internet online game without port restriction. For example, due to some port restriction, when playing the online games, you can log in normally but cannot join a team with other players. To solve this problem, set your PC as a DMZ host with all ports opened.

How can I do that?

Note: Archer C2_V5 is used for demonstration in this article.

1. Set your PC to a static IP address to be in the same subnet of the router (default IP address is 192.168.0.1), for example 192.168.0.100.

If you don’t know how to do that, please refer to

How to configure wired TCP/IP Properties of my computer(Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?

How to configure TCP/IP Properties of the Wireless Connection on my computer (Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10,Mac)?

2. Login the router. For how to do that, please refer to How do I log into the web-based Utility (Management Page) of TP-Link wireless router?

3. Go to Forwarding > DMZ.

4. Select Enable and enter the IP address 192.168.0.100 in the DMZ Host IP Address filed.

5. Click Save.

Done!

You’ve set your PC to a DMZ host and now you can make a team to game with other players.

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