On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, Michael Castleberry wrote:
> Hello everyone, First I'd like to say that im very new to Linux and I've
> been 'lurking' on the list for quite some time now and I have gone and read
> the archives about my problem.
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> I'm wanting to setup my bran spanking new LM6.1 box as a 'gateway' (not sure
> if this is what it is or not) and have my '98 computer go thru it to my
> cable modem to the outside world, I've read the HOWTO's and FAQ's and the LM
> Archives without much help (Again im very new to Linux and most of the doc's
> just were not descriptive enough for me to understand...yet) So here's my
> question, If someone cant step me thru the procedure (what settings to put
> in what file(s) and where those files are, Or at least give me some very
> descriptive HOWTO links) with the network information im about to give I'll
> be eternally grateful to the person(s) ok here's my network layout:
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> IP: 24.7.136.XX <- you never know who's out there ;)
pretty pointless hideing that
> nameserver1: 24.0.53.33
> nameserver2: 24.0.53.34
> domain: potlnd1.or.home.com
> host: C4673X-X
When you provide these...
> On my '98 computer what network information do I change? I know I have to
> assign it a internal and have the 'gateway' point to the Linux box, Correct?
> im pretty sure I can figure the '98 part though.
You have an already functional lan don't you? If not set that up first and
worry about MASQ'ing afterwards.
> I know that im basically asking to be flamed by having 'someone else do all
> the work' but im just really stumped here! so if your thinking about flaming
> me just remember when you were a newbie and you were stumped so you had to
> ask a support group for help :)
Read. http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg08105.html
Then propose your questions ;)
> Again thanks for all the other help I've been getting of the list (Being a
> lurker that is) and keep up the great work! if there is any more
> information you need please let me know! :-)
>
> Michael Castleberry
> Proud Linux newbie.
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