[plug] [OT] DSLAM and ADSL web interface

[Ben Jensz]

Only if the ADSL modem/router's web interface actually listened on the 
external interface, which would mean people could get to it from the 
wider internet anyway.  On my D-Link DSL-500, it doesn't listen on the 
external interface, only on the ethernet interface unless you tell it 
otherwise.

Its probably an incorrect rumour, rather than actual fact...  y'know, 
the usual "Telstra is bad mmmkay" stuff.


/ Ben


Chris Caston wrote:

>I  tried this in the whirlpool forum first but haven't got a definite
>response. If i were to try to push it on topic it would be about the
>long standing debate of ADSL modem in bridged mode and Linux firewall vs
>ADSL modem in router/firewall mode.
>
>Basically there has been a little speculation that someone with access
>to the DSLAM could access the ADSL modems web interface (either though
>default, weak password or backdoor) and change the configuration to open
>up your network.
>
>Does anyone here know if this is possible?
>
>It would be a very important consideration when recommending a solution
>for security.
>
>regards,
>
>Chris Caston
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