Very Computer

[ Article crossposted from comp.os.linux.networking ]
[ Author was Russell Taylor ]
[ Posted on 28 Jun 1995 12:04:13 -0700 ]

I'm trying to set up a Linux dummy interface as a virtual host by assigning
it an ip number.  I'm stuck at the routing portion -- how do I set up
router (either on the host, the router, or both) to make the new IP
number reachable?   Fast response needed, as deadline pressure is
mounting :)

If you've ever configured a dummy interface for use as a virtual host,
PLEASE reply ASAP.  Thank you.

--
Russ Taylor
Systems Administrator and Consultant, PacInfo
"It Stinks." -- Jay Sherman, noted Critic
--
Russ Taylor
Systems Administrator and Consultant, PacInfo
"It Stinks." -- Jay Sherman, noted Critic

[ Article crossposted from comp.os.linux.networking ]
[ Author was Russell Taylor ]
[ Posted on 29 Jun 1995 08:08:28 -0700 ]

Well, the 1st virtual host is up and working fine -- mostly.  I'm
having a small routing problem now. Since outside hosts couldn't
reach the virtual host, I added a line to the router's rc.boot file:
route add 198.68.3.150          198.68.3.131
          (virtual host)        (host IP)

However, naturally this hasn't solved anything on the local network,
since local traffic doesn't go through the router.  Have I made some
sort of error adding the virtual host?  (Having an arp entry didn't
seem to matter either way)  I can fix the problem with subnetting,
but I imagine there's an easier way to get the host to pick up traffic
for both IP numbers. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks again,
Russ Taylor
--
Russ Taylor
Systems Administrator and Consultant, PacInfo
"It Stinks." -- Jay Sherman, noted Critic
--
Russ Taylor
Systems Administrator and Consultant, PacInfo
"It Stinks." -- Jay Sherman, noted Critic

: [ Article crossposted from comp.os.linux.networking ]
: [ Author was Russell Taylor ]
: [ Posted on 29 Jun 1995 08:08:28 -0700 ]

: Well, the 1st virtual host is up and working fine -- mostly.  I'm
: having a small routing problem now. Since outside hosts couldn't
: reach the virtual host, I added a line to the router's rc.boot file:
: route add 198.68.3.150                198.68.3.131
:           (virtual host)      (host IP)

You should have received an Email from me, regarding Proxy ARp etc... and
how to make sure the routing isnt a problem.

If you like I can post it here instead.

-Padds
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