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From: Peter Rye
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 1997 00:00

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steve@better.demon.co.uk (s t) writes:

> 
> In article <VZ1RSBAbyvE0Ew6u@jimsmith.demon.co.uk>, Jim Smith wrote:
> >I am trying to set up an internal network (at home) with access to the
> >internet.  This is more of an exercise for my interest rather than an
> >attempt to do something serious. 
> >
> 
> >
> >Is what I am trying possible? If so what I am doing wrong?
> >
> 
> 
> What you need to do is set up IP masquerading. Some details are
> available in the NET-2-HOWTO.

What he really needs to do is recompile the kernel with IP forwarding enabled.
IP masquerading might be necessary if he wants the other machine to appear as
though it has the same IP address as his directly connected machine.

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From: Peter Rye <prye@picu-sgh.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Setting up internal network connected to internet
Date: 1997/09/08
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