Unless you are really good with security, its a big risk putting a computer in the DMZ. A better solution is port forwarding which will send requests for certain ports to specific computers (go to Advanced - Forwarding). This will allow you to open different ports on different computers behind your firewall (as opposed to a free for all on one computer in the DMZ). Depending on how configurable the software you are using is, this should allow you to access whatever computer you want (i.e. forward different ports to different machines) - better yet, you can assign 'unusual' port numbers for services which may keep away some automated port scanning bots.
As it is now, for your webserver to even work behind the linksys, it must either have port 80 forwarded or you put it in the DMZ... ~ta > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Your router has a built in "firewall" that blocks access to your home > network as a default setting. If you open your favorite browser and > access the router's web-based utility you can change the settings to > enable you to access ONE computer that is behind the firewall. From my > understanding of the instruction manual, after you access the router with > your browser, go to the "DMZ Hosting" tab and insert the IP address of > the machine you want to be able to access. I expect that you would want > to install some sort of security software on this machine as once opened, > it would be possible for someone to "sniff out" your machine and access > your files. -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
