On Mon, 1 Mar 1999, Ramiel Givergis wrote: > Read --> http://metalab.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/mini/IP-Masquerade.html > It'll tell ya all you need to know about what to enable in the kernel > and how to use ipfwadm etc. > > If you plan to use applications like ICQ or any servers on client computer > on your network you'll need to use a Proxy aswell.
No proxy needed, the ip_masq_irc.o and others will handle this for many cases (irc, ftp, real audio, cuseeme, quake, vdolive). Bob > > > > >I have a similar question. Is IP Masquerading the same solution for > >networking say two, three, four computers (in a house or apartment), > >so that they can all share files and resources, as well as share a > >modem? > > > >Also, the computers will most likely be mixed animals, i.e. Windows > >and Linux. > > > >I'm looking into some type of multiple modem, ISDN, cable modem or > >something of the like connection, and having all computers in the > >house or apartment share this device, but also share files between all > >the computers, with NFS or samba or something similar. > > > >Is IP Masquerading the solution for this also? > > > >MG ---- Bob Nielsen Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tucson, AZ AMPRnet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DM42nh http://www.primenet.com/~nielsen