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RE: Comcast Cable Setup Security Issue
From: SMiller () unimin com
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 14:37:26 -0400
Interesting, since DSL vendors seem to be pushing customers toward routers and multicomputer installations. One would think the same economic model would pertain. Of course, that assumes that one or the other party isn't looking at the world through a rose-colored monocle. "Tim Sceurman" <tsceurman@pennhi ghlands.edu> To "dave kleiman" <dave () isecureu com>, 07/21/2004 08:13 <security-basics () securityfocus com> PM cc Fax to Subject RE: Comcast Cable Setup Security Issue Having worked for a cable company as an installer, I can tell you a few things: 1) Minimal computer requirements are all that's necessary for a cable modem installer 2) Cable companies do not support routers for one simple fact: MONEY! Since a router allows multiple computers to connect, the ISPs are losing that extra $5 per (or whatever they charge). Hence, no routers. A few years back, I actually had a customer tell me that they had been told that they couldn't use a router AT AL:L, and that they would be fined for using one (partly why ATT doesn't do cable service anymore). When doing an initial set-up, the ISP wants to try to get you to pay for extra systems. As for the A/V and FW issue, I can't say for certain, but it probably has to do with the crap that gets installed from the CD. Tim --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ethical Hacking at the InfoSec Institute. Mention this ad and get $545 off any course! All of our class sizes are guaranteed to be 10 students or less to facilitate one-on-one interaction with one of our expert instructors. Attend a course taught by an expert instructor with years of in-the-field pen testing experience in our state of the art hacking lab. Master the skills of an Ethical Hacker to better assess the security of your organization. Visit us at: http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/ethical_hacking_training.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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