On Fri, Apr 14, 2006 at 03:31:39PM +1000, Lucas Martin-King wrote:
> May I input my 2 cents worth:
>
> While being able to physically modify the configuration and setup
> (removable/swappable EEPROMS) is a Good Thing to Have(tm), it's
> important to remember that remote configuation is also important. Not
> every piece of hardware is easily physically accessable, so having an
> effective means of changing configuration (by uploading/downloading a
> config file?) remotely would be fantastic (possibly even
> non-interactively). One could just use HTTP POST or something, along
> with authentication, to push new files to the router. Using HTTP means
> you have a well-supported protocol, which can easily be automated.
>
> -Lucas
Well, that's why I suggested a toggle switch on the front panel to
lock out config changes. You can select either ironclad security if you
have physical possession of the box, or the convenience of remote admin if
you don't. But a low-end device like this is most likely to be used in a
SOHO environment, where the netadmin is usually local.
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