Dmz?

Is activating DMZ on my router the same as having my computer plugged directly into the modem?

 

More or less. It more or less puts the computer with the IP that's been DMZ'ed into unmediated contact with what comes in over the WAN connection.

 

So in effect its like having the computer connected directly to the modem. I'm not exposing myself to any more security risks by activating DMZ than I would be by connecting directly to my modem - that's my question.

 

that is correct--no more, no less

 

That's right - you're just as exposed to all your favorite malware in the DMZ as you are going naked on the modem. In other words, you're just as liable to get infected in the DMZ as you are direct on the modem.

 

DMZ = no firewall, better to port forward or if you wanna get fancy get a router that supports MIP's and have a good day

 

Can I still have a good day even if I don't get a fancy-schmancy router?

 

You can activate a DMZ and still have your computer on the secure side of it.

All a DMZ does is to create a logical location for defining IP addresses that can be accessed from the outside.

The IP assigned to your computer can still be on the "inside".

 

Using certain programs, you can actually sniff mac addresses from other cable modems on the node. If you're hooked into the router, though, those packets will not be seen, if you were to be looking for that information.

But in normal usage, it's the same thing.

 

just for you

I work with juniper network appliances all day long so I naturally need a fancy router for home use hehe

 

What is this MIPs you speak of focusfre4k? Is it this you're referring to...If not, how does this MIP work?...excuse my ignorance but this is the first time i've heard about MIPs in ref. to routers.

 

http://kb.juniper.net/KB4739

works better with more than one static IP but you can set a mip up for your one computer and then only open the services needed on the MIP that way you are still protected

 

tru...interesting stuff!