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Date:      Thu, 12 Oct 2000 10:47:10 -0600
From:      "Helms, Phil" <Phil.Helms@cccs.cccoes.edu>
To:        Charlie Schloemer <charlie@infoworks.net>, freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG, shawn <shawn@allnet.ne.jp>
Subject:   Re: ethernet setup
Message-ID:  <200010121047100510.0139BCB1@potter.cccs.cccoes.edu>
In-Reply-To: <200010121500.KAA17338@smtp.intop.net>
References:  <200010121500.KAA17338@smtp.intop.net>

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Phil Helms
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On 10/12/2000 at 10:04 AM Charlie Schloemer wrote:

>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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