Femme; What you really want to do, is to install the two NICs, and plug the first NIC (eth0) into your switch, and the second NIC (eth1) would connect to an extra PC with a crossover cable. That way, you can test conventional "admin" access to the SNF box from a third PC which would also be connected to your switch. The third PC would still have internet access, and you could also try "attacking" the firewall from there as is the third PC was a "hacker"(?). You could use PC #2 from "behind" the SNF box to test "admin" access, and to see if the firewall prevents whatever access that you have restricted.
Once you've got it working to your satisfaction, modify the IP's of the SNF box to conform to your ISP and to your network, and then put it between your internet connection (IE; DSL, ADSL, Cable-modem, TI or whatever) and your switch. Make sure you change the "gateway" and proxy settings on your workstations to coordinate with the settings of your SNF box. Need more help? Email me off list if you need to. If possible, send me more info about your internet connection, and how your NIC's in the SNF box are configured. Lanman On Thu, 2002-09-12 at 00:06, FemmeFatale wrote: > > > I have SNF installed on a small p2 233 comp. Is it possible just to use > One NIC in it & plug it to my switch, so I can play with it before putting > it on the 'Net? > > All i want to do is login to it & fiddle around with it, until i get it > right. Then i'll use it as my firewall. > > Thx > --- > Femme > > > > ---- > > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
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