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From: Kathy Morgan on 8 Feb 2010 21:50
David Empson <dempson(a)actrix.gen.nz> wrote:

> The main problem is security. It is one thing to allow visitors to use
> an existing computer you are providing for them, but it is an entirely
> different matter if they are bringing in their own computer and
> connecting it to your network.
>
> This is particularly dangerous if there are any Windows computers
> involved (e.g. your server) due to the high incidence of malicious
> software on Windows. (snip good advice)
>
> To achieve this will require another device between your DSL modem and
> local network: a more advanced router with dual local networks and the
> necessary firewall features. I don't know of any such device offhand
> (short of a dedicated computer with at least three network interface
> cards running routing/firewall software).

Ewww! All of this applies equally to letting them use our cable network
with their own computer, which we have been doing in the past without
any of the protection you suggest. Ewww! Thanks for the wake-up. :-(

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Kathy
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