On Mon, 1 Sep 2003 08:18:07 +0100 Derek Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> SNIP > > > > I understand now what's going on. (I think) > > > > On the bright side, I get to buy another box and relegate my > > "last years box" to server. > > > > That's not a bad thing. > > > > I have 8 up now so I get to buy a router too, or should I put > > the server between the modem and the lan? In that case, another > > nic is in order. > > > > Right now I am using the router firewall and opening ports to > > the lan ip's as I need them. > > > > Hmmmm....Tom Brinkman's new box has much appeal. > > > > Off to ebay > > > > Lee > > Why buy a router? You can set up a Linux box as a router. > > For example. Use an old box running Mandrake MNF (MNF=multi > network firewall, iso available on a Mandrake mirror) with 3 Lan > interfaces. One for internet, one for local net, and one for a > DMZ (De-militarized zone for publicly available areas like web > server) > > If you particularly want router functions on it, run zebra. It > turns your computer into a clone of a Cisco router. (RPM in > contrib) > > You do not need a screen or a keyboard. All admin can be by ssh > (or vnc ) > > derek > -- > ---------------------------------- > www.jennings.homelinux.net > http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org > > > Already have a two routers piggyback for the lan from winonly days. I found an 8 port dumb smc switch on ebay for 26.00 US A little more cat5 wire (and a new box) and I'm ready to roll. Short answer..........Lazy Thanks for the help. Lee
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