Re: Win2000 and ADSL

From: Daniel Tan (danieltan_at_time.net.my)
Date: 03/20/04 

Date: 20 Mar 2004 09:01:55 -0800

Hi , when do i need to use PPPoE software ? i'm planning to use external router.

Regards,
Daniel

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote in message news:<uU#hCw3CEHA.3748@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>...
> NAT provides some protection, but not much. Heck, even an SPI firewall can
> be hacked - I just prefer to put as many layers of defense in as possible.
> PPPoE software is clunky and I've seen it wreck networking on a lot of
> computers. If your firewall/router handles the login, your computer never
> need know about it. Also, most firewall/router devices have built-in
> Ethernet hubs/switches, so you can connect multiple computers and share the
> connection as well as set up local networking if you wish.
>
> Daniel Tan wrote:
> > Lanwench, if the router has NAT build in would it protect me from
> > being hacked ? Whats wrong with PPPoE software ?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Daniel
> >
> > "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> > <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote in
> > message news:<OopD6GeCEHA.1688@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl>...
> >> If you use a separate router/firewall, all you need to do on your
> >> computer is make sure the default gateway points to the internal IP.
> >>
> >> DSL modems *are* routers - heck, so is an analog modem. I just prefer
> >> hardware firewall/routers as extra protection, as I have yet to see
> >> an ISP-supplied DSL router that has a true firewall built in, and I
> >> also detest PPPoE software. It's up to you - if this is a single
> >> computer, at least make sure you have good firewall software
> >> installed that blocks all inbound traffic and monitors outbound
> >> traffic from your computer as well.
> >>
> >> Daniel Tan wrote:
> >>> What about Win2000 ? anything i must setup up there ? But most DSL
> >>> modem come with router build in right ?
> >>>
> >>> Regards,
> >>> Daniel
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> >>> <lanwench@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote in
> >>> message news:<eq0qQHRCEHA.3608@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl>...
> >>>> I'd buy a cheap and cheerful hardware router/firewall that can do
> >>>> NAT and DHCP - Netgear FR114P is about $80 US. More secure than
> >>>> directly connecting, and will allow you to connect multiple
> >>>> computers. No software will be required - if it's a PPPoE
> >>>> connection (most home DSL is), you can just configure the firewall
> >>>> to log in for you - it will be transparent to you on your computer.
> >>>>
> >>>> Daniel Tan wrote:
> >>>>> Currently i'm using win2000 and I plan to install ADSL. What do i
> >>>>> need to setup in windows 2000 in terms of hardware and software ?
> >>>>> Thanks
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Regards,
> >>>>> Daniel

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