Thread: network config question

i have ubuntu server need connect internet, webserver etc. have ordered internet connection time warner static ip address. set server static ip address assigned time warner's modem, , away go.

except ... have other devices need connect internet on cable modem. i'm thinking i'll have add second ethernet card server, , connect switch or router this. server have configured gateway switch.

i've never done before , i'd appreciate few pointers to:

1. kind of router or switch need. @ moment have linksys cable/dsl router #befsr81, maybe bad choice (at first thought configure through router).

2. how configure server function gateway.

much!

matthew fleming

posted mfleming

i have ubuntu server need connect internet, webserver etc. have ordered internet connection time warner static ip address. set server static ip address assigned time warner's modem, , away go.

except ... have other devices need connect internet on cable modem. i'm thinking i'll have add second ethernet card server, , connect switch or router this. server have configured gateway switch.

first see if cable modem can configure gateway, i.e. provide nat, firewall , internal dhcp private lan. if need 4 or 8 port switch.

if cable modem not investigate soho router/switch combo capable of providing mentioned above.

true can of using linux server, why beat configuring iptables dns , dhcp if don't have to. soho router/switch combos common place these days.

i've never done before , i'd appreciate few pointers to:

1. kind of router or switch need. @ moment have linksys cable/dsl router #befsr81, maybe bad choice (at first thought configure through router).

the linksys should work fine in setup.

2. how configure server function gateway.

i last resort. i'm not saying can't, walk (learn basics) before trying run.[/quote]

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