Re: beginner question-routers

Me_at_home.here
Date: 02/24/05

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    On 23 Feb 2005 19:51:22 GMT, roberson@ibd.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Walter
    Roberson) wrote:

    <snip>
    > There is a common belief that if you have NAT then your network is safe.
    <snip>

      Now I know one of the sources for this belief. I was looking at an
    article in the Sept. 2002 issue of Tech Edge magazine. 'Internet
    Security Ouside and In' by David Pellot :
      
      'Routers use NAT to make sure each computer...gets the data is
    requesting.'
      'There are two types of routers available: hardware routers and
    software routers. They both work using the same methods, so choosing
    one is a matter of personal preference...'
      'Microsoft has included a software-based router, called Internet
    Connection Sharing, as part of Windows...'

    >If you want information on why some people think that NAT is a very
    >poor idea, then I suggest checking out postings by Melinda Shore.

      Geo

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