On Tue, 19 Feb 2002 20:39:32 -0500 Ayman Haidar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello, > > I was wondering how to setup NFS behind a firewall. I am trying to > access my office linux box which is behind a DSL router from home > where I have a cable modem. > > the issue is I need to know what ports I need to open on the office > router so I can mount a folder from my linux box. > > the other thing is I want to be able to route it through ssh to make > sure things are secure. I think it's not that hard once I know the ports. > > I do have access to everything, and I run debian potato in the office, > debian sid on my laptop. Hi, IMHO: Doing that is _very_ insecure. Better to install ssh, and open port 23. Then, use scp (secure cp) and copy files back and forth. Extra work, but security always is. now, it _*might*_ be possible to tunnel sunrpc thru ssh. I say that because it is possible to tunnel the X Windows ports thru 23, so why not sunrpc? One final note: unless you have a fractional T-3 running between the office and house, it'll be _really_ slow. NFS was designed for high- speed LANs, not WANs. scp is designed for WANs. Sincerely, Ron -- +------------------------------------------------------------+ | Ron Johnson, Jr. Home: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | Jefferson, LA USA http://ronandheather.dhs.org:81 | | | | 484,246 sq mi are needed for 6 billion people to live, 4 ! ! persons per lot, in lots that are 60'x150'. | ! That is ~ California, Texas and Missouri. ! ! Alternatively, France, Spain and The United Kingdom. | +------------------------------------------------------------+