[tor-talk] layer 2 separation: relay in a Host-only network (was: EFF Tor Challenge)

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On 06/02/2011 03:56 PM, CACook at quantum-sci.com wrote:
> On Wednesday 1 June, 2011 18:41:47 you wrote:
>> Don't forget the host-only virtual networking that was suggested
>> too.
> 
> The Host-only VM adapter does not mean guests will have Internet
> access; 

This is correct if you do not configure IP (addresses, routing).

> At the end, you will have achieved Bridged networking, so why
> bother?

If your Host OS acts as a router your relay running in a VM won't be
able to perform layer 2 attacks on your LAN as long as the VM can't
compromise the Host OS.

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