Re: remote build of Debian router
On Tue, Nov 30, 2004 at 11:19:04AM -0800, Paul Johnson wrote:
> On Tuesday 30 November 2004 10:59 am, Mike M wrote:
> > On Mon, Nov 29, 2004 at 02:01:17PM -0800, Paul Johnson wrote:
> > > On Monday 29 November 2004 1:04 pm, Mike M wrote:
> > >
> > > > 1) connect Deb box to cable modem
> > > > 2) ssh to Deb box to test access
> > > > 3) have father install 2nd NIC on Deb box
> > > > 4) using ssh, install iptables and configure iptables on Deb box
> > >
> > > That'll work, but you might want to install ipmasq and get your
> > > DHCPD of choice running on the 2nd NIC.
> >
> > I didn't compile the kernel to support iptables or netfilter.
>
> netfilter is absolutely mandatory for ip masquerading, there is no way
> around it.
Yep. Now, how to get it in.
a) ssh over Internet to unprotected box and recompile kernel and play with
config
b) drive 6h to get box; install behind my f/w; fix it; drive 6h to put
box back
If risk is manageable then I choose a). If not, then b) or c) father
buys router/firewall appliance.
--
Mike
Moving forward in pushing back the envelope of the corporate paradigm.
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