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Date:      Thu, 12 Oct 2000 10:04:19 -0500
From:      "Charlie Schloemer" <charlie@infoworks.net>
To:        <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG>, "shawn" <shawn@allnet.ne.jp>
Subject:   Re: ethernet setup
Message-ID:  <200010121500.KAA17338@smtp.intop.net>
In-Reply-To: <002501c03456$2ae38700$a503e4d2@dorei>

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On 12 Oct 00, at 23:10, shawn wrote:

> Hi,

> I've just installed freebsd after 2 years with RedHat Linux. I
> have used freebsd a little bit at work, but not to any great
> extent. I'd like to configure my internal network with the freebsd
> box as the gateway machine. Any pointers to helpful
> sites/documentation would be greatly appreciated. 

> Thanks, Shawn

Like Linux, most of the support machanisms we have are available 
via the web.  The Handbook (www.freebsd.org/handbook) has lots 
of coverage on networking, including special sections on gateways 
and routes.  The man pages for natd will help you to do what Linux 
folks call masquerading.  One of the best tutorial sites available 
with lots of examples is www.freebsddiary.com.

When you get snagged, search the mailing list archives to see if 
somone else has had the same problem.  If you're an IRC type, 
you may find help in #freebsdhelp on Efnet.  (I would, however, not 
encourage #freebsd as it is overrun by children with egos.)

Good luck,  :-)
-charlie




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