De-Militarised Zone
(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)