Re: ISA firewall problem?

Steve Foster [SBS MVP] wrote: 
Jim Magee wrote:

- Double-click on Network Connections
- Right-click on your VPN Connection
- Click on Properties
- Click on Networking
- Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
- Click on Properties
- Click on Advanced
- Uncheck use default gateway on remote network


Not a good idea, since this allows the remote machine to be a back-door into your network. This should only be used if you're absolutely certain of the security of the remote machine.

I'm not disagreeing with you, but I would like you to explain further how this is any more of a security threat. My understanding is that it only affects the outbound traffic of the remote machine. If the security of the remote machine is compromised, access to the internal network via the VPN is at risk regardless of the gateway setting, no? Again, I'm not disagreeing with you. I'm just looking for clarification. I usually use this setting when connecting to some of my clients that have a slower link than my cable internet connection.
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