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.
