The reason im asking, is because i have a server set up, but the encryption is all messed up. Should i be concerned about anoyone else accessing my data on the server?
2006-12-01 15:54:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It is a apple airport extreme, dhcp with nat, i have tweaked with some settings, the server is a crappy windows xp home that i am soon going to replace with a custom system, and i have a linkys cable modem.
2006-12-01 16:06:11 · update #1
The problem with a 192.168.*.* address is that it is the usual default IP setup for Linksys routers. Therefore, if you do have any openings in your security, it would be easy to "figure out" your IP. I suggest changing it from the default settings.
2006-12-01 15:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
192.168.*.* is a local IP only. Regardless of where a person is, if they type this in, they can NOT gain access to your system or your files. If they had the acual IP of the site, then this changes, but it will not be this! LocalHost is the same as this IP, and no one who isn't on your local network can not gain access. Even if they live next door and type in the IP, it is still within your private domain and not accessable. Hope this helps
2006-12-02 01:14:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the address you list is considered "private". What this means, however, is that it is not routable on the internet. It does not mean that no one can access it. If they connect to your router, then can certainly get to your computer. First, fix your security on your router. Second, get a firewall. Even the Windows Firewall is better then nothing! If you need help with the router security, post a question with the router brand, info about your config, and any errors you are getting.
2006-12-01 23:59:45 · answer #3 · answered by Snoopy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
List of Private IP's
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Class A Private IP's 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255
Class B Private IP's 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
Class C Private IP's 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255
2006-12-02 06:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by insane_sammy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
192.168.*.* is a private IP address range and is not accessible unless you have a gateway that is pointing traffic to it.
2006-12-02 00:02:52 · answer #5 · answered by Slightlynorth 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes its ur gateway address. directed from the modem router u r using.
2006-12-01 23:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by iMaXX 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
CIDR: 192.168.0.0/16
NetName: IANA-CBLK1
NetHandle: NET-192-168-0-0-1
Parent: NET-192-0-0-0-0
NetType: IANA Special Use
NameServer: BLACKHOLE-1.IANA.ORG
NameServer: BLACKHOLE-2.IANA.ORG
Does this help...{:-{}.
2006-12-02 00:01:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ya 192.168.*.* is a private ip..................this used in the pivate networks
2006-12-02 00:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by Naresh R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, not if you have a router
192.168.0.1 - 192.168.255 are lan ips.
0.1 is my router and .2 .3 .4 .5 are my computers lan adresses
2006-12-02 00:00:21 · answer #9 · answered by phill281 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes
2006-12-01 23:57:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋