Oma,
What type of connection is he using to get to the net, more importantly, is
his ip address an inside or outside address. If he is only going out, he
should have a private ip address ('10.something' or '192.168.something').
If he has a private ip address, there is already a router between him and
the outside doing the network address translation (nat). In this case he is
pritty safe, there is already a firewall, and an inexpensive software
solution will work fine (like Black Ice).
Now, if he has a real ip address on his machine and not a private one, you
need to get a router of some type to do the NAT and keep you safe.
Examples, Most cable modems do not have a router, so a real ip address is
on the machine itself - get a router. Most DSL service comes with a router
installed in the DSL modem, in which case you are fine and probably don't
need anything else.
Troy
===== Original Message from [EMAIL PROTECTED] at 7/16/01 8:32 pm
>I've got a client who's connecting to the internet for remote access by only
>one person via the internet to his network.
>
>That's the only use he'll be using it for no outbound activity other than
>the host service that's running on his server for that one persons access!
>(Connecting via Cable modem)
>
>The person has to logon to the network along with logon with the remote
>access software.
>
>The hardware people say use hardware the software guys say use software and
>hardware fire walls.
>
>What are the thoughts of the list!
>
>I'm a software type in some places and hardware in others!
>
>No real reason!
>
>Best regards,
>
>Oma Cox
>Office & Computer Services Inc.
>P.O. Box 7153
>365 W. Reed Rd. Ste. 'D'
>Greenville, MS 38701
>
>www.ocservicesinc.com
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