Re: [TCLUG] [TCLUG:2254] Cable modem is ripping me off

[Bob Tanner <tanner@real-time.com>]

Quoting Apu (isla0005@tc.umn.edu):
> I used to run two boxes using cable modem and a small hub, but recently I
> observed that I cannot use them both at the same time for internet. When I
> called them they told me that I have to purchase another IP for $15 per month.
> (which is kinda high on top of $50).
> 
> Anyone has any good suggestion for me, how to make this work or a better
> service from somewhere else?

Install another NIC card in box1 ($30).

Make box1 run ipchains (or iptables if kernel 2.4+).
	http://heaven.hamline.edu/LDP/HOWTO/IPCHAINS-HOWTO.html

Setup IP masquarding. 
	http://members.home.net/ipmasq/

If you have some services running on box2 (which is now a non-routable IP) you
can do port forwarding.  
	http://howto.real-time.com/realtime/PortForwarding/tclugpres/

Or, find a nice ISP and get DSL. :-)

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