De-Militarised Zone

networking (DMZ) (From the military term for an area between

two opponents where fighting is prevented) DMZ Ethernets

connect networks and computers controlled by different bodies.

They may be external or internal. External DMZ Ethernets link

regional networks with routers to internal networks.

Internal DMZ Ethernets link local nodes with routers to the

regional networks.

Compare red zone.

(1995-02-23)