I was able to connect my Linux/Slackware box file server to the net and, in
my enthusiasm, attempted to set up IP masquerading. This involved editing
files, in particular /etc/rc.d/rc.modules and /etc/rc.d/rc.local, and a
couple of ifconfig and route command lines at the prompt.
The operation was a failure, at least for now. However, even after rem'ing
out the new lines, the box lost contact with its clients.
This is what I got at boot-up
Going multiuser <from /etc/rc.d/rc.M>
SIOCADDRT: Network is unreachable
Mounting remote file systems. <from /etc/rc.d/rc.inet2>
Starting daemons....
I suspect the problem lies somewhere in /etc/rc.d/rc.inet1 but after hours
of trial and error, I could not pinpoint it.
Although not yet mission-critical, the server is now being run in a going
business and a prolonged downtime would have a negative affect. So I
really need a quick fix.
Somebody please help.
TIA,
Shaggy
Bangkok, Thailand
