> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>>
>> I have a reason to explore a single nic route.
>> That is multi-homing, external and internal interface
>> on the same ethernet interface.
>>
>> Assuming this can be done, I haven't even tested the
>> concept yet,
>> Are there glaring security reasons not to do this?
>
> It can be done, but yes, there are glaring security reasons to avoid
> such a practice.

Note that doing this with a Win32 box will also spew LAN network information
out the external interface. I wouldn't do it unless I would have a desire to
have my entire network compromised by a 10 year old.

~Lynn Avants


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