FAQ - Border Router Security Tool (BRST)

Since the software is open source, and freely available, you can have a look for yourself. There are no features that surreptitiously store or send a copy of your file anywhere.

That said, I don't own the server this is housed on, or any gear in between, so some precautions are in order. See "What precautions should I take?" below.

1. While not directly security related, always have a backup of the running configuration (keep before and after changes copies).
2. Do not use the username or password you entered on the BRST form (change it before pasting it into the router).
3. Consider using a fictitious outside IP Address and Gateway.
4. If you're truly paranoid, or you want to modify the BRST, download the software, fire up a web server with php enabled, and run it yourself.

Hopefully, you followed the steps on the Start Here page and can get back up and running fairly quickly.

1. Restore your router using the configuration file you created prior to using the BRST.
2. Look over the session information you recorded when you tried to run the utility.
3. Try correcting the error and reinstalling the configuration file.
4. If for some crazy reason, you don't have a backup of the configuration, you should only need a few items to get back on line:
1. The gateway for your router (should be provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP)).
2. The interface, IP address, and subnet mask for your connection to your ISP (should also be provided by your ISP).
3. The interface, IP address and subnet mask for your internal connection (you should know this or be able to find it out).
4. Input the information above and keep your fingers crossed.
5. If the error is with the BRST itself, please contact me so I can correct the problem.