Re: multiple IPs on one netcard
I know some people who are working on this in relation to security concerns with static
IPs and 24/7 use of Cable Modems. I forwarded the beginning of this thread, and am sure
any and all references would be greatly appreciated. : = )
Leen Besselink wrote:
> On Sat, 10 Jul 1999, Paul Miller wrote:
>
> > Is it possible to have Linux split up the bandwidth automatically on aliased
> > IPs?
>
> hmm... I think the question is, do you really want to ?
> I think it would be better to have the networkcard do as much as possible,
> and not leave bandwidth unused.
>
> >
> > The HOWTO only covered static IPs, it is possible to use dynamics as well?
>
> Well, I'm not sure... I could try looking in to it for you.
> I'm gonna do it today. So at late, you will have an answer from me
> tomorrow. If I couldn't do it. That doesn't mean it can't be done, though.
> Because a lot of people are working on all sorts of things.
>
> >
> > Thanks
> > -Paul
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Leen Besselink [mailto:leen@wirehub.nl]
> > Sent: Saturday, July 10, 1999 9:41 AM
> > To: Paul Miller
> > Cc: Debian User
> > Subject: Re: multiple IPs on one netcard
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, 10 Jul 1999, Paul Miller wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Is it possible to a network card configured to use multiple IP address
> > > (ie, 4 static + 4 dynamic = 8 IPs) at once? All of the IPs are on the
> > > same network and netmask. If this is possible, where can I find more
> > > information on how to do this?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > -Paul
> > >
> >
> > This is called IP-aliasing.
> > Try reading this document:
> > http://metalab.unc.edu/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/mini/IP-Alias
> >
> > btw.. it's always good to look at the documentation at:
> > http://metalab.unc.edu/LDP/ (there are also mirrors)
> >
> > rather before asking on a list, but before. :)
> >
> > hope this helps a lot,
> > Leen.
> >
> > PS I think you can also look at: www.linux-howto.com (it's a lot easier
> > to remember and it take a load of the other documentationservers).
> >
> >
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