> I do have access to their router, but there is nothing, besides the > interface IP address, to configure on it - all routing is learned via RIP. > I can't establish any static routes and it's not learning them dynamically > and I can't figure out why. I don't want Box_A to be a firewall (yet) - I > just want it to route traffic through to my network. > > What kind of router is this?
Sorry, can't remember and don't have access right now.... > Also, what kind of protocol connects you > to their network? (E.g. If you are running PPP, you must be aware > that ppp is not a broadcast protocol so RIP does little good. The > router must be aware of the subnetting scheme so it can forward > packets efficiently). And, what are you using for a router on your > end? UNIX, Cisco, Windows95 (hehehe)??? Unix all the way! Win95!!!???? hehehe is right! <grin> To answer your question, here's an excerpt from my original post: A <---1---> B <---2---> C <---3---> D A is an Ethernet interface at my ISP B is a Linux box C is a Linux box D is my local area network 1 is an Ethernet segment 2 is a Serial pointopoint running CSLIP 3 is another Ethernet segment Thanks for your help, Kevin Traas -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]