comp.os.linux.networking

On 2008-04-11, Jacob Tranholm wrote:
> Ignoramus9437 skrev:
>> I have a server with Ubuntu Hardy (8.04).
>>
>> I have a printer on the inside network with a 10.* address (HP 4050N).
>>
>> I just set it up as a default printer on my Hardy server (which has a
>> static internet IP).
>>
>> My question is, is that secure. Does the printer server limit itself to
>> local network only (based on interfaces and netmasks)?
>>
>> Or can any internet user connect to my printer service? (undesirable)
>>
>> i
>
> If your server is connected directly (and without a firewall) to the
> Internet, then it will be possible for users (from anywhere) to print.
> You should install a firewall and configure it to only allow local
> machines to print.
>

Thanks. Just double checking, do you know this for a fact or just
guessing?

Some services are good about checking whether a connection comes from
a local address, and some allow all machines and defer this question
to the firewall.

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