Re: [tlug] iptables and port-forwarding concerns

[David Santinoli <u235@example.com>]

On Thu, Apr 22, 2004 at 12:19:00AM +0200, Godwin Stewart wrote:
> 
> 4) Given that I have a static public IP address, is IP masquerading
> the right solution for distributing the Internet connection to the LAN
> or should I be looking at full NAT instead in the first place?

I'm not sure I got this right: are you just wondering whether you can
substitute "-j SNAT" for "-j MASQUERADE", or is there more?

Also, don't forget to add suitable rules in the FORWARD chain of the
filter table, matching the PREROUTING rules.

(Sorry, too drowsy for higher-level advice :-) )

Cheers,
 David
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