Re: [Hampshire] Network numpty

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Author: Chris Dennis
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Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Network numpty
Nick Chalk wrote:
> john lewis <johnlewis@???> wrote:
>> My ADSL modem (not a USB one) contains a linux
>> based firewall so obviates the need for a
>> separate firewall box.
>
> You just have to careful about what the manufac-
> turers have done with iptables. What Netgear did
> counts as cruel and unnatural punishment, in my
> opinion.
>
> (So I telnet'ed in and wiped the whole script.
> Made it much more reliable.)


That's an interesting idea.

What Netgear box was that? And how did you change the iptables?

cheers

Chris
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Chris Dennis                                  cgdennis@???
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, UK