I need to open ports on the Actiontec, should I use Port Forwarding or DMZ Hosting? Why?
Port Forwarding and DMZ Hosting are two ways to accomplish the same thing, opening ports. Where Port Forwarding is selective and specific, DMZ Hosting is indiscriminate and wide open. If you need to open one port or a small range of ports, or even a combination of both, Port Forwarding is the best choice. If the list of ports that need to be opened is long and complicated, it may be tempting to use DMZ Hosting, but it should still be avoided unless the security of the machine in question is not critical. The only time that DMZ Hosting is appropriate, is when it can be used without compromising the security of the network. Examples where DMZ Hosting might be appropriate: 1. Devices like game consoles or web-cams with a limited Operating System 2. A server designed for that type of an environment (like a proxy server or a server with hardened security) 3. Possibly a gaming computer, but it is not recommended (At the very least the computer may need frequent reloading of the OS) The diffe
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