I'd just use masq instead, and save myself some hair...
On Mon, 11 Oct 1999, Brian wrote:
> Can someone help with this project??
>
> using mandrake 6.0, how can i make a working bridge using eth0 (3c509) and eth1
>(lucent/wavelan pcmcia ieee) wireless card.?
>
> I have no problems getting both cards to work except when i try to bridge them.. the
>situation is this:
>
> i'm trying to extend my (downtown office) network via wireless to my house. At home,
>in my mandrake computer, the wireless card talks to my (downtown)office. the eth0
>card plugs into my hub and my other home computers plug into the hub as well.
>
> i NEED to use some of my class-c IP's , 1 for each of my home computers.
>
> so anyway.. i get all set up.. both cards are working and i read the bridging mini
>howto.
>
> So i recompile the kernel and install it. no probs..
> i remove ip's from the cards.. no probs. (is this absolutely neccesary?)
> i put both cards into promisc mode.. no probs
> i get the bridge package and do a bridge -ena .. no probs. (says bridging is enabled)
> but IT DOESNT work!
> doing a tcpdump on eth0 in one window and eth1 in another window - show identical
>traffic..it is showing the tcp traffic that is on the wireless network.
>
> I understand the bridging mini howto deals with 2 NICs .. does it apply or is it
>possible with 1 10baseT nic and 1 wireless pcmcia nic?
>
> Please help!
>
> TIA
> Brian
>
>
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