This computer [box1] runs FC-5 and has a wireless connection to the internet via eth0, into a wireless bridge, to a wireless router connected to a satellite receiver/modem.
I also can exchange files via Samba on eth1, with a Windows XP computer [box5] which has no internet connection other than a conventional modem which is now useless since I terminated my service with AT&T Worldnet. I don't often use the XP computer but I would like to be able to update applications and sync the clock occasionally. I would like to connect it to my ISP through this computer to avoid buying yet another wireless adapter.
I haven't had much luck "googling" but probably am not inputing the right keywords. Most of what I found was about connecting Linux via a Windows box. Can anyone suggest where to look for information/instructions on connecting an XP system via Linux?
Bob Goodwin Zuni, Virginia
Bob Goodwin wrote:
This computer [box1] runs FC-5 and has a wireless connection to the internet via eth0, into a wireless bridge, to a wireless router connected to a satellite receiver/modem.
I also can exchange files via Samba on eth1, with a Windows XP computer [box5] which has no internet connection other than a conventional modem which is now useless since I terminated my service with AT&T Worldnet. I don't often use the XP computer but I would like to be able to update applications and sync the clock occasionally. I would like to connect it to my ISP through this computer to avoid buying yet another wireless adapter.
I haven't had much luck "googling" but probably am not inputing the right keywords. Most of what I found was about connecting Linux via a Windows box. Can anyone suggest where to look for information/instructions on connecting an XP system via Linux?
I'd set up the Linux box as a router/firewall using shorewall (which is in Extras).
Here's a HOWTO: http://www.shorewall.net/two-interface.htm
Paul.
Paul Howarth wrote:
Bob Goodwin wrote:
This computer [box1] runs FC-5 and has a wireless connection to the internet via eth0, into a wireless bridge, to a wireless router connected to a satellite receiver/modem.
I also can exchange files via Samba on eth1, with a Windows XP computer [box5] which has no internet connection other than a conventional modem which is now useless since I terminated my service with AT&T Worldnet. I don't often use the XP computer but I would like to be able to update applications and sync the clock occasionally. I would like to connect it to my ISP through this computer to avoid buying yet another wireless adapter.
I haven't had much luck "googling" but probably am not inputing the right keywords. Most of what I found was about connecting Linux via a Windows box. Can anyone suggest where to look for information/instructions on connecting an XP system via Linux?
I'd set up the Linux box as a router/firewall using shorewall (which is in Extras).
Here's a HOWTO: http://www.shorewall.net/two-interface.htm
Paul.
After looking at the shorewall diagrams I wonder if I could not reconfigure my system. Presently I have a Linksys WET54G wireless bridge feeding this computer[box1] via eth0 and an old Linksys EZXS55W 5-port ethernet switch connected to eth1 and some other computers including the XP computer [box5].
What if I move the switch between the wireless bridge and this computer [box1, eth0]. It seems I should be able to tie the XP box5 into one of the four remaining ethernet ports on the switch and get both a route to the internet and between boxes via Samba. Before embarking on that effort I would like more knowledgeable comment however. I'm probably getting in over my head but I usually manage to muddle through such things eventually if they can be done.
I have been using Firestarter to setup the firewall for some time but could probably manage with Shorewall if necessary.
Any comment appreciated.
Bob Goodwin Zuni, Virginia
On Thu, 2006-06-15 at 15:48 -0400, Bob Goodwin wrote:
Paul Howarth wrote:
Bob Goodwin wrote:
This computer [box1] runs FC-5 and has a wireless connection to the internet via eth0, into a wireless bridge, to a wireless router connected to a satellite receiver/modem.
I also can exchange files via Samba on eth1, with a Windows XP computer [box5] which has no internet connection other than a conventional modem which is now useless since I terminated my service with AT&T Worldnet. I don't often use the XP computer but I would like to be able to update applications and sync the clock occasionally. I would like to connect it to my ISP through this computer to avoid buying yet another wireless adapter.
I haven't had much luck "googling" but probably am not inputing the right keywords. Most of what I found was about connecting Linux via a Windows box. Can anyone suggest where to look for information/instructions on connecting an XP system via Linux?
I'd set up the Linux box as a router/firewall using shorewall (which is in Extras).
Here's a HOWTO: http://www.shorewall.net/two-interface.htm
Paul.
After looking at the shorewall diagrams I wonder if I could not reconfigure my system. Presently I have a Linksys WET54G wireless bridge feeding this computer[box1] via eth0 and an old Linksys EZXS55W 5-port ethernet switch connected to eth1 and some other computers including the XP computer [box5].
What if I move the switch between the wireless bridge and this computer [box1, eth0]. It seems I should be able to tie the XP box5 into one of the four remaining ethernet ports on the switch and get both a route to the internet and between boxes via Samba. Before embarking on that effort I would like more knowledgeable comment however. I'm probably getting in over my head but I usually manage to muddle through such things eventually if they can be done.
You could do that and it would probably work. I personally prefer to have my Windows boxes behind a Linux firewall, which is why I go for the two-interface approach.
I have been using Firestarter to setup the firewall for some time but could probably manage with Shorewall if necessary.
I can't compare the two really; I've never used Firestarter but am very happy with Shorewall.
Paul.
Paul Howarth wrote:
On Thu, 2006-06-15 at 15:48 -0400, Bob Goodwin wrote:
Paul Howarth wrote:
Bob Goodwin wrote:
What if I move the switch between the wireless bridge and this computer [box1, eth0]. It seems I should be able to tie the XP box5 into one of the four remaining ethernet ports on the switch and get both a route to the internet and between boxes via Samba. Before embarking on that effort I would like more knowledgeable comment however. I'm probably getting in over my head but I usually manage to muddle through such things eventually if they can be done.
You could do that and it would probably work. I personally prefer to have my Windows boxes behind a Linux firewall, which is why I go for the two-interface approach.
I have been using Firestarter to setup the firewall for some time but could probably manage with Shorewall if necessary.
I can't compare the two really; I've never used Firestarter but am very happy with Shorewall.
Paul.
Ok, I moved the switch so that it is between the wireless bridge and this FC5 Linux computer and connected the Dell Windows XP computer to one of the Ethernet ports on the switch and now both computers connect to the internet with a little tweaking of the XP unit.
As you said, the XP box, has only the included "Windows Firewall" and the Norton AV but I was able to update them immediately and sync the clock too. The XP computer is usually turned off anyway which minimizes its exposure.
And oh yes, I think I now have Mozilla Thunderbird set up to preclude the likelihood of html to this list. I normally tell it plain text only to redhat.com but I also BCC myself [html ok] which triggers the option of html when I send and at 04:00 I'm not too sharp and make mistakes. I think I have it set to send plain text only to wildblue.net now in addition to the list. I will see how that works when I send this.
Thanks for the help.
Bob Goodwin Zuni, Virginia
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