Rlongo wrote:
> Ok here is what I have so far, I am only looking to setup a small ISP with
> 10 line access on a Comtrol ISA Rocketport card that I have had since my BBS
> days and would like to use it.
>
> I have these 5 Machines on my hub so far: And I am assuming my layout is
> correct. If not please give me an Idea on how you thing I should do this
>
> I will be using a Dial-in PPP to my ISP for access
>
> 1. A linux box -(192.168.2.5) To use as a gateway and router to the net
> for my local lan and the rest of the servers on my network - There is a
> modem installed to access my provider for now, will be getting a cable
> interface soon and adding another NIC for it. This will be the Box to make
> the PPP conection to my ISP works great, I can ping anything on the net.
> This Box I would like to be my Secondary DNS server plus a firewall or proxy
> too.
>
> 2. A linux box - (192.168.2.4) Intended for a PPP server, houses the
> Rocketport 8 port serial board, plus 2 internal modems totalling 10 ports
> for dial-in, would like all requests from the dial in users to go out on
> the number 1 pc above. This box I would like to be my Primary DNS server
>
> 3. A linux box - (192.168.2.2) Running server FTP, MAIL, WWW, and DNS, samba
> to a Win98 PC that will house home directories.
>
> 4. Win98 Worstation - (192.168.2.1) Basic stuff, must be able to use net
> going throught the number 1 pc above.
>
> 5. Win98 Worstation - (192.168.2.3) Basic stuff - same demand as above Win
> Pc
>
> What I have done so far is I setup the PPP connection to my ISP on box 1, I
> setup DNS on Box 2, setup all the servers on box 3
>
> I can access my ISP from box 1, and box 1 ONLY =( No other pc on my lan can
> get net! I can ping em all locally by IP or Name.
>
> Here is a link to a small ISP layout that I would like to do.
> http://www.sydney.apana.org.au/network.htm
>
> I just dont understand how to setup all this stuff on the linux boxes, do I
> use the linuconf or do this stuff manually? the HOWTO's seem to all be
> doing this stuff manually.
>
> Thanks,
> Rob Longo
Let us not forget your ISP will get slightly upset for your using their backbone
connection to run your own service. This clearly violates any contract I've
ever seen. To the best of my understanding you need a static IP address and
your ISP most likely has given you a dynamic one. Even when you get a cable
service you'll be violating all sorts of contract agreements by trying to run a
service off the back of the cable service.
Think twice and get some legal advice before proceeding.
Good Luck
Joseph S. Gardner
