> Sounds like the 2nd NIC isn't fully turned on. its fully on, I can ping the 2nd IP add happily, telnet to it, etc ... > I also think you'll need ip based vhosts in Apache to make it listen to a 2nd NIC. can I ask for some help on this ? i need apache to listen to both NICs TIA sib --------------------------------------------------------- A world of Information. The journey begins here. At Home. Internet Cebu's web based mail. http://www.i-mailbox.net