That depends on the model you're using. I've just finished setting up an
Asante cable/dsl router and its default setting has no open ports on the WAN
link. Most of them are pretty secure, as much as under $200 can make it. And
as usual, you've got what you paid for....
Otto
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron DuFresne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Otto Goencz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "ragu nandan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: DSL and Securemote
> But, how secure are they? I read something lately on just that device the
> linksys and some problems with default settings or such....
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron DuFresne
>
>
> On Tue, 6 Feb 2001, Otto Goencz wrote:
>
> > I've used Linksys cable/dsl router with PPTP clients without any issues.
> > These routers have no problems with VPN connections:
> >
> > http://www.pcworld.com/features/article/0,aid,35287,00.asp
> >
> > Otto
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "ragu nandan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 1:23 AM
> > Subject: DSL and Securemote
> >
> >
> > > Hello
> > > We are running Checkpoint 4.1 FW1 (SP2) with
> > > both IKE and FWZ configured. UDP encapsulation has
> > > also been implemented on the server.
> > > We have a growing number of users (Engineeres) who
> > > wish to use DSL at home with Checkpoint Securemote
> > > client. I know there are some issues with Securemote
> > > and NAT implemented by some DSL providers. So
> > > a) Is it possible to set a standard so that all users
> > > use a specific DSL provider and a router. The reason
> > > is each user wants to buy a home router/modem or some
> > > software and expect Securemote to work.
> > > b) This DSL home router should effectively handle all
> > > NAT issues with minimum tweaking on the client side.
> > > As many ISP providers supply a dynamic IP thro DHCP,
> > > securemote should be capable of handling this
> > > connections.
> > > We are willing to support 2-3 such home DSL routers. I
> > > have seen the linksys router and flowpoint routers
> > > making this list.
> > > c) Is there a ready docu on how to do it if we choose
> > > any of the above routers. Are there any gotchas that I
> > > need to be aware of when using these routers.
> > > So I would really appreciate any suggestions from you.
> > > Ragu
> > >
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