[aklug] Re: hardware for super cheap (but small) linux router?

From: Joshua J. Kugler <joshua@eeinternet.com>
Date: Tue Jun 12 2012 - 13:08:32 AKDT

On Tuesday, June 12, 2012, Jim Courtney elucidated thus:
> I run both my LAN and PPPoE connections on the same ethernet port.
> Also, you can put multiple IP's on a single port.
>
> ifconfig eth0 10.1.1.1
> ifconfig eth0:2 10.2.1.1
> ifconfig eth0:3 10.3.1.1
> etc.

I've often thought about doing this, but have never had the guts to try.
What are the security implications? Anyone on your local network can
try to dial-out on your DSL modem (not a big deal). If the phone company
gets compromised, the hacker has access to your internal
network...maybe.

Any other issues?

j

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