Is a DMZ Safe to use

[Bros1083]

I was wondering if I set up a DMZ to my computer if its safe. I'm using a ethernet to do this for games to open the NAT. I have a cheap Treadnet 731BR which doesnt allow to open alot of ports. Thanks

 

[little_me]

as copy/pasted from here:
http://www.tp-link.us/article/?faqid=28

A DMZ (demilitarized zone) on a home router refers to a DMZ Host. Strictly speaking, this is not a true DMZ. A home router DMZ host is a host on the internal network that has all UDP and TCP ports open and exposed, except those ports otherwise forwarded. They are often used a simple method to forward all ports to another firewall/NAT device.

so basically it means, "forward everything to that IP, except if it's forwarded elsewhere"

Is it safe? pretty much as safe as not using said NAT at all.
Only difference is that other computers in the network are more safe since they are still behind the NAT

 

[Hlsgsz]

IT's as safe as your firewall is trustworthy. A much better idea is to do some port forwarding.

 

[Bros1083]

IT's as safe as your firewall is trustworthy. A much better idea is to do some port forwarding.

MW3 requires around 43 ports fowarded Tradnet 731BR does not port foward in bulk its 1 port at a time

 

[Hlsgsz]

IT's as safe as your firewall is trustworthy. A much better idea is to do some port forwarding.

MW3 requires around 43 ports fowarded Tradnet 731BR does not port foward in bulk its 1 port at a time

Enable uPnP in both the router in teh game. Less safe than amnual port forwarding, but safer than DMZ.