James Miller wrote:
I'm trying to make a temporary internet connection for a friend who's
moving into and apt where they provide a wireless connection. Since I'm
not sure whether she'll eventually buy a new computer or simply add
necessary parts (mainly wireless adaptor) to some older machine I have, I
want to expend a minimal amount of effort on this using stuff I have
around that's pretty much already set up. One thing I have around is an
old laptop with both wired and wireless cards (PCMCIA) that runs a Debian
variant (DamnSmalLinux). Since it's got pretty paltry resources (P1 120,
48MB RAM), I'm thinking maybe I could set it up as a sort of gateway to
route the wireless signal the apt complex offers: eth1 gets on the
wireless network and the computer routes the signal out eth0. To eth0 I
hook another desktop computer I have via crossover cable which has a wired
NIC
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Dear James:
I have done something like this with a laptop with an 80486dx33
with 80 MB of RAM. I think we can drop the 'paltry resources' theme.
I slightly modified a script I found:
newbiedoc.sourceforge.net/networking/homegateway.html#IPMASQSETTINGSETH
I recommend that you read the article so you can determine which parts
apply to your situation, if any.
http://newbiedoc.sourceforge.net/networking/homegateway.html
So,
What is the kernel version of your Debian-variant-DSL?
(I want to determine whether you can use IPCHAINS or IPTABLES.)
&, just for grins;
What is the model number of your LinkSys AP?
You need to determine how to access the local wireless network.
How big is your hard drive?
(I want to determine if you can run a more mature distribution
as I run Slackware v9.1, kernel 2.4.22, in my 80486 laptop.)
HTH, Chuck
Input on these matters will be appreciated.
Thanks, James
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