Private Hub Questions - Please Help

RobMcLaren · Post by **RobMcLaren** » 2004-02-06 02:10

Hey, I've created a hub with a dynamic IP and all. I'm trying to make this a private hub for my school's students, only I don't want to set up a seperate account for each IP address. Is there any way I can restrict IP addresses coming in so they are only a part of my school's LAN, or can I create one general account for everybody to log on as? I am using Direct Connect Hub.

Thanks a lot,

Rob McLaren

Lightning Man · Post by **Lightning Man** » 2004-02-06 09:58

Which hub software are you using?

BSOD2600 · Post by **BSOD2600** » 2004-02-06 10:16

You've got two options...

1) Use a firewall and only allow your schools IP ranges in. (best method)
2) Use a script that only allows your schools IP ranges in. (bad method)

Where can I download scripts?

RobMcLaren · Post by **RobMcLaren** » 2004-02-06 16:33

How do I start a firewall to restrict the IP's? Why is running a script that would do this a bad idea? Do you know of any scripts that would do this for me, or could you teach me how to do it via the firewall method? I'm using the software entitled "Direct Connect Hub".

BSOD2600 · Post by **BSOD2600** » 2004-02-07 20:19

How do you start a firewall? Find one and install it first....Sygate, Kerio, Norton, etc. Configure it so it blocks access to the hub from all external IPs that are not in your school/dorm.

Running a script is a bad idea because the outsiders must establish a connection with the hub first, and then get denied. this puts extra stress on your hubsoft/computer/connection. Blocking them with a firewall prevents them from ever talking to the hubsoft.

For a script that can currently block IPs...look at the Where can I download script link.