Jim wrote:
> I have a linux box and an xp box on my lan.  I used to have two NICs in 
> each.  One NIC in each was used to connect that box to the hub and 
> through it to my DSL router. (192.168.0.x)  The other NIC on each box 
> (192.168.3.x) was to connect it to the other so I could isolate traffic 
> between the two boxes (samba, etc) from anything that might be exposed 
> to the internet.
>
> When I first set this up, I had some problems on the XP box.  It would 
> talk to the linux box (via 192.168.3.x), but stopped seeing anything on 
> the first NIC (192.168.0.x).  This included the linux box.
>
> Back then I fixed this, but I forgot what I did.  Can anyone help?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>   
By definition the router will isolate your network from the Internet.
Having two network cards in each of the systems is overkill and really
complicates routing issues.

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