That depends entirely on what sort of internet connection I buy. Sure if I use one of those 3G wireless sticks then yes, my connection is being NAT'd. If I buy a business internet account then I can get a nice little /16 with a fully routed connection. If I buy a fibre connection from Amcom they give me a glass pair and ask me what I want to plug it in to.
In all three scenarios I have a choice. What's next… making VPN's and encryption illegal? On 08/07/2011, at 7:52 PM, Rob Davies wrote: > > Hi Matthew, > > I would hate to burst your bubble, but if you are connecting via PPoE, you > connection is being NAT'd, monitored and filtered. > > This is in response to peoples lack of understanding of how networks > function, do you think ISP's will give people access without some form of > control. > Just plugging a router, ADSL Modem into any PPoE connection and watch the > amount of traffic attempting access. > What and whom do you think is stopping most of it getting into your system. > If you do not see any then it definitely is being controlled. > > I am totally surprised everyday the amount of routers which are connected > without some form of firewall in place. > This is business and private usage, and yes a firewall is not the only > answer. But, it is a start. > > Cheers! > `RobD... > > > On 08Jul2011 at 10:00 am, Matthew Healey wrote: > , >> >> Hi Rob, >> >> Don't confuse filtering with censoring. I can choose not to use SPAM filters >> or Virus Scanners. That's the difference. >> >> As Ronni mentioned, the problem is that once the infrastructure is in place >> to block web sites at will, then those in power will use that ability to >> their advantage. These sorts of things are ALWAYS pushed though with some >> sort of boogie-man, be it communism, terrorism, national security or "Won't >> someone please think of the children!!". It's just a convenient scapegoat. >> >> - Matt >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
