In article <tkq8a0ha1oeg6qaj02i0rcqcnpuj7go51m@4ax.com>, PackMule wrote:
> I have a Slackware (9.1) box set up that only has one IP of
> 192.168.0.96. I have been under the impression that this is safe from
> the outside world because it's not a routable address but someone I
> know who I've always respected says that it's not safe. I still keep
Its a private Class C address. As long as your ISPs router(s)
are configured right then no one outside of your ISP would be able to
connect in. If you have cable broadband people on your segment would
still be able to get in. BUT.... most cable broadband providers give
you your own address they assign. look at the NET-HOWTO to see how to
set up routing. Its easier to show than explain how it all works. On
my 10base-2 in-house lan my main box is 192.168.10.1. outside of the
lan on the official static IP from SBC/Yahoo I am 69.37.217.198.
Because this box IS the router all of my machines behind it can't be
accessed directly.
You also should look at IPMasquarading as well as IPchains as
well.


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