enabling DMZ host / special applications with router...

[agnusdei]

hey. i got an SMC barricade 4 port router not too long ago and since im now behind the firewall that comes with it and all the NAT stuff, i cant serve my songs on IRC, send pictures with aol instant messenger, run a counter strike server or, any kind of server for that matter. i saw something about "special applications" in the router admin where certain apps can have control over this but, i dont know what ports to put in exactly. basically, can anyone tell me how to do this, or what exactly DMZ is and how to get it to work? id like to be able to serve again. heh, sorry im a little new to managing a LAN. i appreciate everyone's time! -dave ?

 

[agnusdei]

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[JackMDS]

DMZ: You can put One of your Network Computers in front of the Firewall (only one). Every thing will work with no problems, but you are not protected.

Some people will put their game server in the DMZ when they play on the Net, and return it behind the Firewall.

Ports: You can open specific ports on all computers, you need to know which ports are used by various applications. You can find list of common used ports here:

Special Applications - Port List.