HELP......I've been hacked!!!!!

[RokleM]

kflick, that's a function of VPN. You need seperate IP subnets on both sides. I wouldn't recommend 194.194.x.x as that IP space is used by RIPE, but these are available for home NAT'd use:

192.168.x.x
10.x.x.x
172.16.x.x - 172.31.x.x


bigclops, mac filtering typically has to do with wireless connectivity on the LAN, not external access. Peer Guardian is an app typically written for workstations, so wouldn't do anything to protect the AC3.

 

[tonga_man]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12790469#post12790469 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kenargo
Another option would be to use Aquanotes, which is website based and could be configured with a cert and use https but a cert isn't that cheap.

I created a self signed cert. via w2003 server / XP resource kit. It can't be verified but it still encrypts.

It's very easy.

Simple instructions here.

http://www.somacon.com/p42.php

 

[kfick]

RokleM, I did try 192.168.2.x but the router still hung with a hotel using 192.168.1.x. I don't see why the router can't handle this, it hides one network from the other. What is RIPE and why would it bother my home network?

What is the best range to use that is the least likely to conflict with another private network?

 

[RokleM]

Do you recall what the subnet was at the hotel? If it was 255.255.252.0, yes that would have caused an issue (192.168.1.x/255.255.252.0 = 192.168.1.0 - 192.168.3.255).

194.194.x.x is a publicly available space used by RIPE. In other words, it's not for use on internal private networks and is owned/assigned to someone. There are a couple of things with VPN. 1) the network/router you're on/behind has to actually support it (many hotels do, but I've seen a lot that don't as well) 2) The IP space on either sides have to be different. It doesn't "hide" one network from the other. When you VPN in, your client sees both networks, in turn if they're running the same IP space there are routing issues as it doesn't know where to send traffic.

These IP's I listed above are the ones that are allocated for internal use only. That means you won't find them live on the internet or assigned to some organization.
192.168.x.x
10.x.x.x
172.16.x.x - 172.31.x.x

192.168.0.x and 172.16.0.x are probably both of the most commonly used ones. I'd pick a random number in 10's and you're much more likely to not run into conflicts (i.e. 10.239.35.x)

 

[jeffreylam1132]

Great info!

 

[kfick]

RokleM, thanks for the info. Odd place to get a lesson on IP ranges in a reef forum, but I'll take it

I'm not sure why more people don't use these routers, it keeps my webcam off the web as well.

I find it interesting that a lot of reefers here work in techie releated fields. Must be the analytical mind enjoys the challenge of a reef tank.

 

[RokleM]

Or maybe the tie to toys/gadgets in both career/hobby

 

[kfick]

Yeah, the STUFF is most of the fun for me. So what craziness is hooked up to your tank?

 

[fishnu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12850820#post12850820 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kfick
RokleM, thanks for the info. Odd place to get a lesson on IP ranges in a reef forum, but I'll take it

Who said electricity and water don't mix?

 

[fishnu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12850820#post12850820 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kfick
RokleM, thanks for the info. Odd place to get a lesson on IP ranges in a reef forum, but I'll take it

Who said electricity and water don't mix?