Very Computer

Hi,

I am having some trouble digesting info on running Apache behind a DSL
Router using NAT.

Equip/Software: AMD Server running Mandrake 8.1,
                Apach 1.3.22
                Static IP from ISP

Steps Taken:    NIC loaded at Bootup
                Apache Loaded at Bootup
                NAT on Router set to open TCP Port 80 & 8080
                httpd.conf listening on 192.168.X.X:80
                Servername: (HOST NAME).(Domain).com
                Tested LAN from another machine. OK            

Im a little confused about NAT and TCP. I have several books on
Networking ie.. Linux Networking Servers 24 Seven and several
O'Reileys Linux Networking...
I just cant get the info Im reading to "Gel".

Now, this is where I need direction:
To complete my connection do I use ipchains here to complete the route
from DSL Modem to eth0 on server?

Thankyou in advance of any help you can give me.

Bill Hubner
Just another step in getting my company off bloatware.

No.

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pimps, and gay furries."  - Rich "Lowtax" Kyanka

Hi!,

In your case, I presume the web server is actually sitting on the inside of
the network with an address of 192.168.x.y.  As a result, you will need to
consult your router manual and get it to do port forwarding for you.
Bascailly, you will need to tell it that any incoming traffic on port 80 to
it, needs to be forwarded to port 80 on 192.168.x.y machine.

Additionally, check to make sure that Mandrake 8.1 didn't deploy any firewalls
which would be blocking access to port 80 from the outside.

See ya

Dean Thompson

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