Re: VPN behind not managed Firewall-1: can it be done?

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From: cghoerichs
Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 23:10

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Try running a port scan from outside of the FW against a node inside.  If
you can (doubtful) than you can do anything you like.

"Poster" <someone@microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hello
>
> I'm an IT guy at a working company which only has an internet
> connection through a firewall (FW1) which is managed by another
> IT department (holding company) I like to connect our network
> through a secured VPN connection (haven't bought any software yet).
>  I'm not able to configure the FW1 myself.
> I wonder if it's somehow possible to use this internet connection for
> a VPN connection without changing the firewall AND without involving the
> holding ICT department.  It takes way TOO long waiting for the holding
> company to start their own VPN project.
>
> thanks !!!!
>
>
>
>
>

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