On Thu, 1 Oct 1998, Joseph Poplawski wrote:
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> Hello.
>
> I am looking at getting Linux to install on an old 486-66 I have here
> and
> would like to set it up so that both mine and my wifes computers can
> be
> connected to it, and it be connected to the internet through my dialup
> ISP.
>
> First of all, is this possible? Secondly does Linux support any sort
> of
> multi-link type where I can have 2 modems connected to my ISP
> simulateously
> (I have an account where I can connect multiple modems)? Also, which
> version of Linux is best for this sort of thing?
>
> Basically this is all to setup a basic home network for us and our
> small
> business, and rather than putting multiple modems in each machine, I
> could
> use the Linux server for that and also for testing web pages I design
> before
> putting them live on the internet on our domain server.
>
> I'd appreciate any ideas or suggestions any of you may have!
>
> Thanks in advance and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
>
> Jo Poplawski
Yes, there is something called IP Masquarading in all Linux destributions
all kernels, Just make sure you are using the latest kernel and you should
have no problems. And there is something that will allow you to connect
with multiple modems, its called EQL, but the other end must run Linux and
support this service as well.
Eugene... Sys/Net admin Credit.com
