Re: Debian dial in server -web access under squeeze
On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 12:45:50PM -0700, Peter oliver wrote:
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> trying to create a dial in box from modem to Ethernet (LAN DSL)
> using IBM netvista P4 (2.26c 512mb) with external us robotics 56k modem on com2
> System is using new Squeeze install (nuked the XP install on the system)- command line no gui--
> need to connect a windows box using ppp to this server to use one of our extra IP address assignments (ISP provider simplybits)
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> Server box will access the net thru eth0 (apt-get update/install works fine)
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> windows machine can call and log in, can ping local address on box and access its Apache placeholder page
> I do not appear to be getting routing, or DNS services - IE explorer times out/ incorrect address, cannot ping external ip
Sounds like you need to make sure that IP forwarding is enabled,
and either do manual routes, or, more likely, masquerading.
Those key words will get you what you want.
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