Running IAK and LAN TCP/IP Simultaneously - Security Issue

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Last update: 6th November, 1995

Symptoms
Running attached to a 3rd party Internet access provider while simultaneously running TCP/IP locally on a LAN.

Hardware
Any

Problem
INET.SYS provides routing capabilities by default. This is a potential security issue which could allow unauthorized access to an otherwise secure network.

Procedure
At the command line type "IPGATE OFF". This command should be put in the startup.cmd file to ensure it is in effect whenever the two TCP/IP networks are both up and running. IPGATE.EXE is provided in the IAK.