MS-XP to internet via Linux -
Paul Howarth
paul at city-fan.org
Fri Jun 16 07:30:58 UTC 2006
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.
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