[Novalug] Basic security questions, NAT routers, LAMP

[Mackenzie Morgan]

On Tue, 2008-07-01 at 21:06 -0700, John Christopher wrote:
> Hi -
> 
> I have the following:
> 
> - Laptop with Ubuntu Linux
> - Verizon DSL connected with a Westell Wirespeed C90-36R516 ADSL modem
> - Linksys WRT54G wifi router
> 
> I use the computer mainly for surfing, email, etc., but I am also
> using it to learn web design and programming.
> 
> I don't know much about computer security, and I have several questions.
> 
> I have read that a NAT router is essential equipment to protect your
> computer from, attackers, etc. 

It's a minor inconvenience to attackers, yes...

You know it does NAT if you've only got one IP address from the outside
but lots inside.  And yes, those are NAT.  I'd be quite surprised if
your ISP gave you more than one IP at a time.

-- 
Mackenzie Morgan
http://ubuntulinuxtipstricks.blogspot.com
apt-get moo
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