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Aragorn · 23-10-2006, 22:14

I'm with Doc - setting up a VPN would be a mare and trying to open up Windows file sharing (NetBios/SMB) would be like inviting the hackers in for tea.
As it stands you got a pretty good chance of making all your files available to the world and allowing perves the use of your file server - ftp is notoriously insecure - the standard FTP client transmits clear text passwords and spoofing a MAC address isn't difficult.
It may be handy having access across the net but be careful about what you're sharing!

23-10-2006, 22:14	#3
Aragorn Inactive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minas Tirith, Gondor Age: 60 Posts: 3,458	Re: contacting home network from afar... I'm with Doc - setting up a VPN would be a mare and trying to open up Windows file sharing (NetBios/SMB) would be like inviting the hackers in for tea. As it stands you got a pretty good chance of making all your files available to the world and allowing perves the use of your file server - ftp is notoriously insecure - the standard FTP client transmits clear text passwords and spoofing a MAC address isn't difficult. It may be handy having access across the net but be careful about what you're sharing!