> Source: [sk102675](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk102675)

# sk102675 - When using "Internet" object as destination in Application Control rule to block an application, traffic sent to DMZ blocked

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk102675 |
| Date Created | 2014-09-25 |
| Last Modified | 2015-08-03 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20 |

## Symptoms

- When using "Internet" object as destination in Application Control rule to block an application, traffic sent to the DMZ is blocked.

## Cause

Even when DMZ is part of the topology, the Security Gateway recognizes the DMZ interface as an "External" interface.

## Solution

No fix is required; the system is functioning as designed.

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