>I'm running RedHat 5.2 with kernel 2.2.2. I've compiled all the nececary
>modules and installed them. I have an ethernet conection to the internet with
>a valid ip address assigned. I've red the ipmasq-HOWTO and am unshure of one
>thing, must I assign a non-connected network address to my linux box i.e
>192.168.1.1? How do I assign two addresses to my gateway ( the valid internet
>address and the local network address)?
You can do this one of two ways:
- Install another Ethernet card.
*Recommended* for much better security, performance, etc
- Compile your kernel with "alias" support and put two IP
addresses on the same ethernet card.
*NOT recommended* due to security and performance issues.
--David
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