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ijay
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Post subject: Security settings/Firmware.
 Posted: Jul 27, 2007 - 12:15 AM
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What is the concesus for Efficient/Siemens - I have old BT 5861's running pretty much the default 'maxsec script' that came with it but with a couple of alterations for VPN and Citrix.
I don't have any problems at this level except that for my common use FTP fails a lot even though 20 and 21 are allowed.
Also all P2P fails except Kazaa for some reason even though I specify port 80 which is of course open.
What are y'all using - do you think maxsec is over the top - I back down to minsec if I need to and then up again to max when done with app...
What is the benefit if any of later v5.x firmware - is it more secure/stable? tried the latest 5.3.175 (I think), but not much difference to see from 5.3.80. |
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TheBoy
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Post subject: RE: Security settings/Firmware.
Posted: Jul 27, 2007 - 08:03 AM
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If you can, I would run the v6 firmware, and use the statefull firewall, far better.
If yours is a 120-5861-003, you won't have enough flash though, and will need to netboot it...
If its a 060-5861-xxx, try v6  |
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2Mb Zen ADSL with 16 IPs
6.3Mb BT MaxDSL with dynamic IP
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Post subject: RE: Security settings/Firmware.
Posted: Jul 30, 2007 - 11:55 PM
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Yes, old BT style with not enough memory, can't be doing with the requirement to have PC running first! Also leaves open the problem of other family members needing to boot my PC first to get firmware  Also don't have the equipment to safely upgrade memory without killing it! |
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TheBoy
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Post subject: RE: Security settings/Firmware.
Posted: Jul 31, 2007 - 07:39 PM
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| Don't suppose you are near me - Oxon/Northants/Bucks border? |
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2Mb Zen ADSL with 16 IPs
6.3Mb BT MaxDSL with dynamic IP
Hosting http://www.omegaowners.com from Zen ADSL
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Post subject: RE: Security settings/Firmware.
Posted: Aug 02, 2007 - 11:59 PM
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I live in Essex near Chelmsford, but work all around SE England - draw a line between offices in London and Birmingham and I cover up to the join between the two!
Whys that then - do you do upgrades? |
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TheBoy
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Post subject: RE: Security settings/Firmware.
Posted: Aug 05, 2007 - 08:23 PM
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| I have a bucket load of upgraded ones, but failed PSUs. If you are willing to pick up, you are welcome to one or 2.... |
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2Mb Zen ADSL with 16 IPs
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Hosting http://www.omegaowners.com from Zen ADSL
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