Router question

Is it possible for an outside computer to try to log into my router that is
behind a DSL modem? Thanks

Toja

"Toja" <> wrote in message
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> Is it possible for an outside computer to try to log into my router
> that is
> behind a DSL modem? Thanks
>
>


Yep. Depends on your router which you never specified. Some routers
have remote logon. After all, they are simply running a web server for
you to get at its admin pages. You will need to see if your router
supports remote logon, enable it, and be damn sure to use a strong
username and a strong password to prevent cracking.

Vanguard

In article <%bque.1663$>,
says...
> Is it possible for an outside computer to try to log into my router that is
> behind a DSL modem? Thanks

If the DSL modem provides a public IP or if the DSL modem passes all
through, then your computer is completely exposed. If you have DSL, get
a DSL Router from Linksys, D-Link or Netgear to block unsolicited
inbound connections.

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Leythos

To: Toja
Re: Router question
By: Toja to alt.computer.security on Thu Jun 23 2005 04:41 am

> From Newsgroup: alt.computer.security
>
> Is it possible for an outside computer to try to log into my router that is
> behind a DSL modem? Thanks

The short answer is yes. Without knowing the specifications of your router,
(Make, Model), I can't say how you should lock it down. Most routers offer
the option of accessing it via the internet.

I would read the documentation that came with the router to learn how best to
lock it down. Also make sure you have the most recent firmware updates. I
hope this helps you out.


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"Vanguard" <> wrote:

> Yep. Depends on your router which you never specified. Some routers
> have remote logon. After all, they are simply running a web server for
> you to get at its admin pages. You will need to see if your router
> supports remote logon, enable it, and be damn sure to use a strong
> username and a strong password to prevent cracking.

Most routers only offer that kind of access on the LAN interface.
However, if you're running a proxy server on your machine and make that
accessible from the Internet, somebody could access the router through
the proxy...

Juergen Nieveler
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Juergen Nieveler

Juergen Nieveler <> wrote in
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> "Vanguard" <> wrote:
>
>> Yep. Depends on your router which you never specified. Some routers
>> have remote logon. After all, they are simply running a web server for
>> you to get at its admin pages. You will need to see if your router
>> supports remote logon, enable it, and be damn sure to use a strong
>> username and a strong password to prevent cracking.
>
> Most routers only offer that kind of access on the LAN interface.
> However, if you're running a proxy server on your machine and make that
> accessible from the Internet, somebody could access the router through
> the proxy...
>
> Juergen Nieveler


My cheap little d-link 604 has remote admin from the WAN side.

Regards,

nemo_outis

On 23 Jun 2005 19:14:35 GMT, Juergen Nieveler
<> wrote:

>Most routers only offer that kind of access on the LAN interface.

Generally its an option that can be turned on or off. It can be
very useful.
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Jim Watt

Thanks for the replies. This particular router is Siemens Speedstream 2614.
I dont see an option for remote management, so I guess it is ok?

Also, would anyone know why I can't access my routers Web config while I
have my software firewall running (Sygate Personal firewall) For some reason
I have to close my firewall to get to it, although I used to be able to.

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> To: Toja
> Re: Router question
> By: Toja to alt.computer.security on Thu Jun 23 2005 04:41 am
>
> > From Newsgroup: alt.computer.security
> >
> > Is it possible for an outside computer to try to log into my router
that is
> > behind a DSL modem? Thanks
>
> The short answer is yes. Without knowing the specifications of your
router,
> (Make, Model), I can't say how you should lock it down. Most routers offer
> the option of accessing it via the internet.
>
> I would read the documentation that came with the router to learn how best
to
> lock it down. Also make sure you have the most recent firmware updates. I
> hope this helps you out.
>
>
> --
> Ned Brickley
> Sysop/Webmaster
> Anger Central
> http://www.angry.net
> telnet://evilned.dynalias.com
>
>
> --- Synchronet 3.12a-Win32 NewsLink 1.76
> * The Anger Central BBS - Nashua, NH - telnet://evilned.dynalias.com

Toja

Hey can I ask you does traffic that is recieved by a computer or router that
gets blocked have an effect on bandwidth?


"Leythos" <> wrote in message
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> In article <%bque.1663$>,
> says...
> > Is it possible for an outside computer to try to log into my router that
is
> > behind a DSL modem? Thanks
>
> If the DSL modem provides a public IP or if the DSL modem passes all
> through, then your computer is completely exposed. If you have DSL, get
> a DSL Router from Linksys, D-Link or Netgear to block unsolicited
> inbound connections.
>
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Toja

In article <IcFue.1248$>,
says...
> Hey can I ask you does traffic that is recieved by a computer or router that
> gets blocked have an effect on bandwidth?

Sort of - during the sending phase, where it tries to make a connection,
it consumes your capacity. In many cases, if the remote device can't get
past the negotiation phase it doesn't transmit any more, so it lessens
the impact.

So, all traffic reaching your IP (internal or external) does impact your
performance, but it's only a momentary thing unless it's sustained.

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