Re: Incoming PPP question - subnetting
>Hmmm. What's the netmask on the ethernet interface? If it's set to
>255.255.255.224 then everything should work fine even though
Yes, it is.
>the NT box sets 255.255.255.0 on the PPP link. This is because the
>routing algorithm chooses the route with the most matching bits (that
>is, the one with the longest netmask). Let me know.
Interesting thought. I'll give this a try.
I've got things working right now by setting up the PPP connection and then
manually setting routes on each end. However, if I can automate this, that
would be great.
With your msg above, I may not have to make any changes on the NT dialin
box/router. I'll let you know.
On this subject, though.... Right now, the NT box dials into the modem pool
via PPP. Is there any way I can have the Linux box (PPP "server") setup a
static route to the NT subnet at the time the NT box dials in? (I could set
up a script running in the background with a sleep 60 or so that looks to
see who's logged in and configures the routing table based on that, but this
would be quite a "hack" - there's got to be a better way....)
Thanks for your help, Jens.
Later,
Kevin Traas Baan Business Systems
Systems Analyst Langley, BC, Canada
Kevin@Baan-BBS.CA (604) 882-8169
http://www.baan-bbs.ca
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It _is_ user-friendly. It's just not ignorant-friendly or idiot-friendly.
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