Just playing devils advocate, but I have (was forced to) done the same
thing on windows using ICS (internet connection sharing), which is
basically windows NAT + DHCP server. Not saying windows is better in
any way, just pointing out that it is possible if you are stuck with a
windows machine. Regardless of the platform, it is great fun to figure
out how to make something work :)
-Charles
kitepi...@kitepilot.com wrote:
Jason writes:
I love how my Linux will do anything I want...
all I need to do is find the right package.
Linux has many things to love...
I'm Montreal doing some work and I brought with me a couple of laptops, a
switch, a VoIP box (and a telephone) and a bunch of straight and cross
cables.
Free wireless in the hotel.
Good... :)
But you have to enter a code in a browser for the connection to work.
Bad... :(
Well, as usual, I forgot to bring with me a bridge and a router, so:
what do I do to connect my VoIP?
LINUX TO THE RESCUE!!!
1.- Connect the wireless laptop to the network.
2.- Connect the VoIP the the laptop's Ethernet with a cross cable (maybe a
straight will work, duno...)
3.- Download a free (an LEGAL), proven, reliable, industrial-grade DHCP
server (try that on windoze, good luck...)
4.- Configure a couple of iptable rules to forward and NAT the VoIP packets
(so the hotel doesn't ask for another code that you can't place into the
VoIP anyway)
And (drum roll)
I can talk the night away... :)
I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY luv Linux...
ET
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