[Gllug] ADSL Connection

[Dylan]

On Wednesday 07 August 2002 22:40, Ian Baillie wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I will be moving soon and when I get settled, I would like to have a
> high speed internet connection.  I was thinking of ADSL self install
> from Plusnet.
>
> I recall that someone recommended this once, as a good solution offering
> a static IP address.
>
> Just wanted to check:
> Would I be able to access my home server using this connection so I
> could access my emails (using IMAP)?
> Could I access my files on my home server?

Yes and yes, if you get it set up at your end OK

>
> What security would I need to put in place?

You'll want a gateway box running a firewall of some sorts with NAT and port 
forwarding - choice is yours, but I'm using Smoothwall (www.smoothwall.org) 
with no complaints (except delays on new version!) Oh, and go for an ethernet 
ADSL modem/router not USB

>
> I was thinking of the ADSL Home Self Install Service
> http://www.plusnet.co.uk/info2/residential/res_broadband_adslhome_selfinsta
>ll.html using a non-usb (i.e. Ethernet port) DSL modem instead.
>
> I currently use an old Gateway Qube as my home server, which has
> firewall facilities (which I have not as yet set up).  I have enabled
> IMAP on this server, and use this for my email.
>
> The Qube is in turn connected to a Linksys Router/Firewall (the firewall
> isn't enabled on this either, but I will when I move), and then
> currently to a cable modem, but in the future to a DSL Modem if the ADSL
> is suitable.
>
> Any help will be appreciated, but I will not be able to set up until I
> move obviously, but hopefully within a month or so.
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Ian

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