This document outlines a home network configuration including establishing VPN and SSH access, implementing Samba file services and Apache web hosting on an Ubuntu server, exploring the network for weaknesses, and describing the hardware components which include the Ubuntu server and Windows desktop and laptops. Services to be configured on the network include OpenVPN, OpenSSH, Samba file sharing, Apache web hosting, and a Minecraft server.

1. James Whorley, Chris Moore

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Establish VPN / SSH for outside access
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Implement Samba file services
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Apache Web Hosting
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Explore network for weaknesses and apply
stronger security

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One Ubuntu v 12.04 Dedicated Server
 Athlon 64 1.8 GHz
 3.5 GB RAM
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One Windows 7 Desktop
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Two Windows 7 Laptops

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OpenVPN
 PPTP
 Developed keys
▪ Diffie Helman 1024 bit
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OpenSSH
 Public Key Client Authentication

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File Sharing and
Backup
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Transfer files between
laptops / desktop

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Apache – Used to host
personal web page
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Registered domain to
route all traffic to home
server

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Minecraft Server
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Player whitelist

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Separation of Privileges
 Lots of services running on one machine
 Acceptable for our situation
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Extra open external port
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Residential IP (Non-static)