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RE: [ECS] web interface and firewalls Dan Hoehnen Tue, 27 Jun 2000 23:01:19 -0400

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Mark,

I don't think there is anything wrong with port 3000.  But, as I am checking
into this, if I find another port (or range of ports) that seem to be
"allowed" by firewalls, I will let you know.

Dan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2000 8:05 PM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: Re: [ECS] web interface and firewalls
>
>
> Note that if another port # would be more conventional, I
> could easily change the default to something other than 3000.
> --
> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
> http://www.usit.com/omnip
> 423-745-0026
> Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST
>
>
> 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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