csanyipal@gmail.com writes: > So I tried with this setup: > iface eth0 inet static > address 217.17.111.173 > netmask 255.255.255.0 but it doesn't work. Say, the output of the command 'ping gnu.org' is: ping: unknown host gnu.org >>> My ISP >>> | >>> --- eth0 ( GW ) --- eth1 >>> | >>> LAN >>> The LAN part of my home network works, I have setup a DHCPD server for eth1 interface. I can connect from LAN to my GW with SSH client. -- Regards, from Paul