Re: configuring the kernel
On Tue, Nov 28, 2000 at 07:27:28PM +0100, robert_wilhelm_land wrote:
> I'm searching for the IP_forwarding option in make xconfig to build up
> a new 2.2.17 kernel. The menu contains some IP forwarding experimental
> options, but I guess that is not what I would like to have. This
> mashine is supposed to enable other clients (on different C-class
> subnets) to access the internet - I assume routing is therefore
> required.
>
> Would someone help to clarify?
The option you're looking for is CONFIG_IP_MASQUERADE. There are also
some other options related to this one that you might want to enable. The
IP Masquerading HOWTO from the LDP will help you pick the correct kernel
options. URL: http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/IP-Masquerade-HOWTO.html
Cheng
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