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Re: [ECS] web interface and firewalls Mark Gilmore Tue, 27 Jun 2000 20:05:16 -0400

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Note that if another port # would be more conventional, I
could easily change the default to something other than 3000.
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Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
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Rob wrote:
> 
> Hi Dan.
> 
> I use a firewall.
> 
> You'll need to configure the firewall to allow traffic through port 3000.
> Depending on the firewall, that's not a big deal. Of course as you open up
> the firewall, you are subject to a security attack. I don't think you'll
> have too much to worry about given that ECS strictly controls its security.
> Of course, someone could mount an attack on ECS that might result in ECS
> being tied up with so many requests that it can't manage its automation
> tasks.
> 
> Regards,
> Rob
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dan Hoehnen [mailto:dhoehnen@infinet.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2000 3:49 PM
> > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > Subject: [ECS] web interface and firewalls
> >
> >
> > I'm just wondering if anyone is using the ECS web interface through a
> > firewall.  I think ECS defaults to port 3000, which I think may
> > be a problem
> > since it is not a "well known" port.  I have not tried it yet.  I
> > just want
> > to see if it's possible before I possibly beat my head against
> > the wall for
> > too long.
> >
> > If you are using it through a firewall, did you have to do
> > anything special?
> >
> > Dan
> >
> >

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