Re: default route

[will trillich <will@serensoft.com>]

On Sat, Jan 13, 2001 at 11:31:58AM +1100, Matt Chipman wrote:
> Hi all
> 
> Just getting used to debian and need to add a default route at boot time. i
> have the route but what file do i need to add it to?
> 
> Currently i add it manually after the machine boots.
> 
> Lucky its not windows or i'd have to do it every day at least! :)

if you're thinking of using your debian as a firewall for your
local LAN setup, also

	apt-get install ipmasq

(which also uses the info you specify in
/etc/network/interfaces)

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