Re: AS/400 Access via the Internet

["Jeffrey Silberberg" <jsilberberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ken,

        UGH !!!   While I agree with the Mocha solution for the Telnet
client why on earth would you use a Windows box with all it's inherent
security headaches and vulnabilities to front end the 400.  A 400 with a
Private IP, and a FireWall doing a NAT MAP of only the services you want
active.  Combined with some IP Filter rules in the 400, Maybe L2TP native
and some thought about what the user profiles and connections can, an can
not, do (Exit Programs) are a much better (AKA Secure) enviroment that a
WinDoze Security Hole attached to a public network, redirecting a
connection.  !!!

        AT LEAST Use Linux, FreeBSD, AIX ANYTHING BUT WINDOZE  !!!!

Jeffrey M. Silberberg
Independent Consultant
CompuDesigns, Inc.

AS SOON AS I KNOW THE ANSWERS
THEY CHANGE THE QUESTIONS

----- Original Message -----
From: <Ken.Slaugh@cm-inc.com>
To: <MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: AS/400 Access via the Internet


>
> Chuck,
>
> We use the Internet to connect to AS/400s all the time, even with dial-up
> 56k modems. We use Mochasoft's TN5250 product from
http://www.mochasoft.dk/
> and use a socket redirect program named Socket Sidewinder. Socket
> Sidewinder runs on an Internet/Intranet attached Windows machine to
> redirect the connection to the AS/400. Doing so keeps the AS/400 from be
> directly placed on the Internet.
>
> I wrote Socket Sidewinder myself and others on this list have been given a
> copy already. If you want a copy, Email me or call me directly.
>
> Ken Slaugh  (707) 795-1512 x118
> Chouinard & Myhre, Inc.
> AS/400 Professional Administrator/MSE
> Client Access Specialist
> http://www.cm-inc.com/
>
>
>
>                     Chuck Lewis
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>                     08/03/2001 02:22 PM
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>
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> We are looking at different ways to access our AS/400 so Sales folks can
> get needed info. Currently we have a communications server running
> Synapse software that they dial into.
>
> We are getting complaints about slow response and I know that this being
> caused by old lines, phone switches, etc. in the areas some of these
> folks live in.
>
> Question was asked if it might be faster via the internet (they are
> looking at cable and DSL at home) and I'm not sure.
>
> Any ideas on this ?
>
> Thanks !
>
> Chuck
>
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