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At 05:41 AM 12/10/99 , William R Wood wrote:
>I would like to thank Cooke Moore for the link to grc.com which tests your
>internet connection for vulnerability. I recommend that others try this
>neat service if you have any concern about your security.
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>I have a Cisco 675 DSL router which uses a dynamically assigned IP address.
>The router also manages my internal LAN and allows all 3 of my NT computers
>to access the internet individually or simultaneously. With no 3rd party
>software or special setup of NT the Cisco router protects my internet
>connection quite nicely. According to the Shields UP test from GRC all of
>my ports are totally invisible to hackers. This Cisco router is an amazing
>device and I cant recommend it highly enough if you have DSL service.
>
>Bill Wood
The NAT in the Cisco 675 is a very good firewall if all the ports are
closed. The game players and web site hosts have to open up ports, which is
what puts them at risk and makes them look at more effective firewalls.
Allan
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