> Dan> ipfwadm -F -a deny ipfwadm -F -a m -S 192.168.0.0/24 -D 0.0.0.0/0
>
> Dan> insmod ip_masq_ftp ports=21,20,69 insmod ip_masq_irc
> Dan> ports=6666,6667,6669,6668,7000
>
> What do these settings do specifically?
It basically defines the ports that will need to be masqueraded for those
specific protocols.
> I assume that the recent 2.0 series of kernels (the one supplied with RH
> 5) support IP Masquerade? I don't need to move to a 2.1 series kernel?
Yes, IP masquerading is supported in the 2.0 kernels. There are of course
improved features in the 2.1, but not stability yet.
> What does IPV4 forwarding do when used independently of the other
> changes you are having me do?
IP forwarding is used to route data between two interfaces, such as when
data needs to pass thru your local LAN to your ISP via your dialup PPP
modem link.
Dave
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