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Re: [PLUG] Ethernet selection switchbox?
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Most DSL 'modems' are external, and have power
switches.
If the operating system permits changing the IP
address without rebooting (!windows), that's easily
scripted.
Jason
--- "Michael C. Toren" <mct@netaxs.com> wrote:
> > My parents are visiting, and I showed them the
> Telocity pages about
> > their deal on DSL. Since it's always on (and they
> run a "more popular"
> > operating system ;) ), it's more vulnerable to
> crackers. So my dad
> > asked me if there's such a thing as a switch to
> turn it off. I said I
> > wasn't sure; you could definitely unplug the
> cable, but I'm thinking
> > that there has to be a more elegant solution.
> Anybody know of a switch
> > you can connect inline for an ethernet connection
> that will effectively
> > "turn off" ethernet? I was also thinking that if
> there's such a thing
> > as an ethernet switchbox (like for printers or
> monitors/keyboards), it
> > could be used in the same way; just don't connect
> another cable to the
> > "B" connector.
>
> I don't believe such a device exists, but an easy
> workaround would be to
> simply plug the ethernet hub into a lightswitch. If
> you're that concerned,
> though, building a Linux firewall out of an old 486
> box is probably a better
> solution :)
>
> -mct
>
>
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