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Re: Q on external router


From: Vinci Chou <vkmchou () hk super net>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 17:13:28 +0800 (HKT)

On Wed, 22 Apr 1998, Vinci Chou wrote:

traffic on the DMZ.  However, it was also pointed out by somebody a switch
doesn't make a lot of difference.  So is it possible to do something like

After posting my question, I searched the archive at nfr.net and the
argument by "Adam Shostack" against a switch in the DMZ was not that it
cannot prevent sniffing but rather, it may not stand malicious attack.
However, he did not quote any concrete evidence or example because these
are relatively new.

I am wondering if any one can share his/her experience of using a switch
in the DMZ.


Thanks,
Vinci.



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