RH9, NAT and routing

Bob Smith bob at netprt.com
Tue Jun 8 00:39:01 UTC 2004


Ok, sounds like it's worth checking out.  Where might I find firestarter?

Thanks,

-Bob


> >I'm trying to set up my local network so that my RH9 box acts as a router
> >between my LAN and the Internet via a DSL connection.  The DSL connection
> >is solid and working, and I have no problems accessing the Web.  I think
> >that I set the operation up correctly, but it's not working, hence my yelp
> >for help...

> While I'm currently not on RH9, this should still apply.

> Ever thought of using a package like firestarter, which takes care of
> setting up your firewall and will turn on IP forwarding from your LAN to the
> outside world?

> I use it and my internal PeeCee has no trouble getting to the outside.
> Like you, my eth0 is DSL and eth1 is LAN.

> MB
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