/* HINT: Search archives @ http://www.indyramp.com/masq/ before posting! /* ALSO: Don't quote this header. It makes you look lame :-) */ Sycholic wrote: > Okay I have followed every info and FAQ and HOWTO I could find trying to set up > a 2 computer network with a shared cable modem. I am trying to set up a Linux > box(192.168.0.1)(gateway) and a window98(192.168.0.2) network. The local > network gets set up without problems, cuz I can ping back and forth. But no > matter what I still can never get access past it. Also I notice that route > isnt working or is bombing out somewhere. When I type 'route' it shows the > localnet and loopback networks but when it gets to list the > Gateway(192.168.0.1) is sits there for about 5 minutes. Also Masquerading isnt > getting anything out of this localnet. I followed it several times like the > faqs on setting it up and still to no avail. It shouldnt be too hard but it > sure seems like it is being that way. If anyone can please help me set up this > very should be simple network I would be very appreciated. Thank you. the 5 minute wait is probably dns being blocked or misconfigured. try "route -n" to suppress dns translations. raf _______________________________________________ Masq maillist - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Admin requests can be handled at http://www.indyramp.com/masq-list/ -- THIS INCLUDES UNSUBSCRIBING! or email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] PLEASE read the HOWTO and search the archives before posting. You can start your search at http://www.indyramp.com/masq/ Please keep general linux/unix/pc/internet questions off the list.
