[newbie] Linux as router for Verizon DSL

2003-06-06 Thread KVPSTAFF
Well, people...I now have another problem... I tried setting up the new static IP that we got with verizon DSL service...with a D-Link router... come to find out, that the router is defective... so now I need to find a way to setup the linux (9.1) using/connecting to verizon DSL with static

Re: [newbie] Linux as router for Verizon DSL

2003-06-06 Thread Femme
On Thu, 2003-06-05 at 18:58, Derek Jennings wrote: Just go through the networking wizard in Mandrake Control centre to set up the static IP. Make sure the local network is using a non routable address. Something like 192.168.1.x (Do not use 0 or 255 as the last number) Then use the

RE: [newbie] Linux as router for Verizon DSL

2003-06-06 Thread Femme
On Thu, 2003-06-05 at 19:06, KVPSTAFF wrote: Do you have a chatroom or icq number I could use so you could walk me thru this... FWIW i'm always in IRC on Gamesnet in #clanpop. If anyone on the list wants to contact me that is. :) I'm always willing to help. :D -- Femme

RE: [newbie] Linux as router for Verizon DSL

2003-06-06 Thread KVPSTAFF
Make sure the local network is using a non routable address. Something like 192.168.1.x (Do not use 0 or 255 as the last number) but what about this number, above...what do i use? Follow what derek said cept get rid of shorewall...it fucking BITES Dead donkey dick ! you want a firewall?

RE: [newbie] Linux as router for Verizon DSL

2003-06-06 Thread Femme
On Thu, 2003-06-05 at 20:23, KVPSTAFF wrote: Make sure the local network is using a non routable address. Something like 192.168.1.x (Do not use 0 or 255 as the last number) but what about this number, above...what do i use? Use any number BETWEEN 0 255. Either 0 OR 255 will put you