TITLE

Ask Dr. Internet

AUTHOR(S)

Blass, Steve

PUB. DATE

January 2003

SOURCE

Network World;1/20/2003, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p31

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Answers a query on using a single Internet protocol address attached to the firewall WAN port. Importance of placing the Web server between the cable modem and the firewall WAN connection.

ACCESSION #

8940461

Tags: FIREWALLS (Computer security);  INTERNET

 

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