WinXP & Redhat Linux 9.0 - Networking
 

Hello guys!

I need to connect 12 WinXP PCs and 1 Intel based Red Hat 9.0 Linux as a Server.

The Linux is connected via DSL to the Internet. It has 2 NICS (1 LAN, 1 Internet) IP address on each NIC 1 Private and 1 Public.

1.) I need to configure the WinXP PCs share files and printers throughout the LAN.

2.) I need to configure WinXP PCs to connect to the Linux so they can go internet and that the internet can only see the linux machine.

3.) All of the computers are connected in a 16 port hub.

I'm a Redhat newbie. Just purchased the CD almost a week ago.
I've read several confusing articles that says I need iptables & Samba.
I was able to run DHCP in Linux inside the LAN.

How do i go about this?
What else do I need to do?

In oblivion..

chris

Sorry I cant really help much, but maybe point you in the right direction.

1/ File and printer sharing is where samba comes in. I set this up a while back on my system, and it gets quite confusing when you not sure what your doing. I've heard that a program called smb4k is good for setting up shares etc

2/ For internet sharing you use Network Address Translation (NAT) and you set this up using iptables.


Both of these subjects are outa my depth, I followed tutorials etc and its all a bit too much to remember. For the internet sharing though, there is a firewall software which controls iptables called Firestarter, its very easy to set up DHCP, NAT and port forwarting through a simple to use GUI, its also very good for creating your firewall rules.

I'd recommend Firestarter if you want it simple, but if you want the nitty gritty there are plenty of tutorials on creating your own iptable rules.

Ok, for now. I'll check out Firestarter.
Hope to hear for you when I have questions regarding Firestarter :-)

If I get your situation, What you need is Samba for Sharing and Squid for proxy