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Subject: Re: Security of Networked Workstations with dial-up PPP Internet!!!
From: Mike Herbert <herbem2 @ tdbank . ca>
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 1996 22:47:42 -0500 (EST)
To: firewalls @ GreatCircle . COM

>> I assume that windows 3.11,NT and 95 can forward packets from the PPP
link to 
>> the local network, thereby acting as a router and exposing the private
network 
>> to the internet.
>
>
>While this is definitely possible, AFAIK, Win95 has IPForwarding turned off.
>
Are you sure. I don't want to start a debate but I was under the impression it
was left on???
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That leads the mind astray;		herbem2 @
 tdbank .
 ca
Of the mind,				
Do not be mindless.		#include <usual.disclaimer>


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