[ale] IPSec question

[Geoffrey]

Christopher Fowler wrote:
> On Tue, 2004-07-20 at 11:19, Geoffrey wrote:
> 
>>Christopher Fowler wrote:
>>
>>>I have no control over the firewall device.  I never even see it.  some
>>>of these networks are very large. They do not belong to me.
>>
>>Then you are at their mercy.  ssh or ipsec will both require proper 
>>handling through a firewall.
>>
> 
> 
> SSH usually works fine.  Anything with TCP usually works fine.

Because they are supporting the service.  Again, you're at their mercy. 
  Most companies don't permit just anyone vpn type connectivity.  Since 
you don't 'manage' the firewall in question, you'll have to work with 
each company to get ipsec connectivity.

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Until later, Geoffrey                     Registered Linux User #108567
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