Linux Router for windows network?

Lisa Kachold lisakachold at obnosis.com
Sun May 24 20:27:23 MST 2009


On Sun, May 24, 2009 at 7:34 PM, mike Enriquez <mylinux at cox.net> wrote:

> I believe it is possible to setup a Linux computer to act as a router
> for a small windows network. Does anyone on the list know of a book or
> article that explains how to set this up.
> It sounds like a good idea, is it possible?
> I am a newbie so be kind!
> Mike Enriquez :)
>
> Hi Mike!

A common setup is a VMware running Linux with a SBS Domain controller,
protected via the bridged connection to Linux which is also running NAT
iptables:

http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Networking-Overview-HOWTO-8.html

Or a very basic example using the Wireless home network (which is not that
different) to connect Windoze boxen:

http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18320


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