Re: ADSL connection dropping randomly

From: Richard E. Silverman (res_at_qoxp.net)
Date: 04/22/05 

Date: 22 Apr 2005 09:28:32 -0400

> Richard E. Silverman wrote:
> >>>>>>"Mike" == Mike <honey@michaelmoyse.co.uk> writes:
> > Mike> I'm sure the modem does basically work. Doesn't change the fact
> > Mike> that its still a pile of crap and that anyone who uses a DSL
> > Mike> modem and a software firewall instead of a router should be put
> > Mike> up against the wall and shot.
> > A router is a computer with multiple network interfaces running
> > "software"
> > -- just like your putative "software firewall." It just comes in a
> > smaller box. These days, in fact, your router is likely to be running
> > Linux inside. Please explain how the shape of the box the device comes in
> > makes it inherently better/safer/more secure/whatever you're claiming.
> >
>
> It doesn't have a user with a keyboard attached to it running rouge
> programs

Rouge? I think most programs are actually a sort of light paisley, when
seen under the right light.

> that shutdown the firewall or turning off the firewall under the
> direction of some ISP's first line support Bozo for a start.

No; it just has a user with a browser and a web interface which can do the
same thing.

> I've never seen NAT crash.

This is merely your limited experience. Also, NAT != security. 

-- 
  Richard Silverman
  res@qoxp.net