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Hello, I have a Samsung 3g cellular network extender from Verizon that I need in my home since my cell reception is terrible. It’s worked in the past on a previous Netgear product, however I recent...
Hi scoberch,
Yes, it is not recommended to leave a device on DMZ. It is just one way for us to isolate the issue. What this means is that there may be one or more ports that needs to be forwarded/configured for the cellular range extender. We suggest contacting your ISP and/or the manufacturer.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team
Dexter,
That looks like it worked! Is there any security risk that I should be aware of based on the warning in the link you sent?
Thank you,
Scott
Hi scoberch,
Yes, it is not recommended to leave a device on DMZ. It is just one way for us to isolate the issue. What this means is that there may be one or more ports that needs to be forwarded/configured for the cellular range extender. We suggest contacting your ISP and/or the manufacturer.
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team