is this right?

From: scratch (wmedia@xtra.co.nz)
Date: 05/08/02


From: "scratch" <wmedia@xtra.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 19:13:15 +1200

I run redhat 7.2 on a DSL connection. The DSL modem I use requires the user
to open "pinholes" before the service becomes available to the "outside
world". I have opened the ports that I need, and on those ports (ie: FTP
:21), I have restricted these ports on my server (ie: FTP restricted to real
users only......class real *).
My question is......do I need to configure my server firewall, or does the
modem block all ports I haven't opened - therfore requiring me to only
configure the servers security on the modems open ports. Example: I have
closed port 22 on the modem, so I shouldn't need to attend to sshd security?

Hope that all sounds coherent enough......
Thanks,
Richard



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