[plug] [OT] props to Harris Technology

[Ben Jensz]

ranime wrote:

> Thank you Ben,
> So, the way I understand it now from what you have said is that,
> if the modem router handles the authentication/logon-passwd etc, then 
> no need for 'bridged mode' ?
>
Pretty much.  But it depends, some people like to use their Linux box to 
do it, especially with some cheaper ADSL hardware as it can be a bit 
unreliable with its authentication at times (even though it works fine 
in bridged mode).  But some ADSL hardware works fine with the ADSL 
router handling the authentication.  Personally I have a D-Link DSL-500 
and its fine.. I never have any problems with that and I use that to 
handle the authentication on my ADSL connection.

> Is the security risk any different with or without it ?
>
Depends who you ask. :)

> also, is the following correct ?
> If the modem router has or has not got a built in firewall
> NAT or no NAT (wich is not a true firewall)
> you could still configure and use shorwall etc... with or without 
> 'bridged mode' ?
>
You can, but you'd generally put the ADSL router into bridged mode and 
probably get the shorewall box to do the authentication.


/ Ben