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Embedded webserver - advice needed

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roseway:
I'm intending to add a simple embedded webserver to DSLstats, so that users can view their stats and graphs remotely. I've got it working to the point where users on the LAN can view the pages it serves, but now I have to make it available to remote connections, and I'm outside my comfort zone here. As I see it, there are three possibilities:

- put the PC running DSLstats in a DMZ
- use an unallocated port chosen by the user, and the user forwards that port in their firewall
- use uPnP

The first option is probably a non-starter, except for a small minority.
The second is easy to implement, but I'm unsure about the security implications.
I know next to nothing about uPnP.

Any advice would be welcome.

ryant704:
DMZ wouldn't be an option for me as it's already in use.

Security port would be most favorable depending upon the security issues it could raise.

Not too sure on uPnP but I've assumed it to be rather vulnerable unless it's been fixed in the last year or so.

I think this is a very good idea overall!

roseway:
Thanks for that.

burakkucat:
Of your three options, I would not be happy using either the first or third (DMZ or UPnP).  :no:

The second, however, is reasonable and I would be prepared to configure my firewall appropriately -- if I ever require remote access to the statistics.  :)

roseway:
Thanks, that ties up with a couple of opinions I've received privately.

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