Re: Linux as proxy server ???

Hugo Van den Berg (hbe@cypres.nl)
Mon, 3 Mar 1997 09:44:08 +0100 ()


On Fri, 28 Feb 1997, Ramneek S Randhawa wrote:

> Hello,
> I have setup a LAN at home using 8 Port Twisted pair hub. I am
> using a class C IP address of my own generated by my self. My Linux box
> has two IP addresses one is for my LAN other one is for my PPP connection
> which was issued to me by company.
>
> Q. Can I use my Linux box as proxy server and then go on Internet from my
> second system thru Linux box?

Try Masquerading. It works fine for me in a similar setup. Don't foget to
load the modules for FTP, IRC etc. if you use them.

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