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

From: Jim Courtney <courtney@ieee.org>
Date: Tue Jun 12 2012 - 14:33:59 AKDT

I have iptables rules that keep things as secure as having two NIC's. No
problems so far, after having this setup at home for about 13 years and
getting continuous hack attempts.

On 06/12/2012 01:08 PM, Joshua J. Kugler wrote:
> 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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