I apologize for this being off-topic... at one of our clients, we have a DSL modem that is currently providing NAT to the computers. This device has an internal IP of 192.168.0.xx. We have this modem running to a Sonicwall SOHO firewall device that is not assigned an external address. It also has an internal at 192.168.0.xx. This then plugs into the switches.
Is there any loss of security by permitting the DSL modem to be providing NAT and thus having both an internal and external IP versus having the firewall providing this? I know the clients communicate through the wiring that goes from the switch to the firewall and then to the router...but does this still filter the packets and protect them in the same way? It's strange because I can have the clients point to either the firewall or the Router's internal IP as the gateway and they can get out either way. Thanks for any help. _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=exchange&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
