genewitch
join:2007-09-12
Klamath Falls, OR
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Re: IPCop in VMWare: A How-to setup with just one NIC
said by sagager :
Is it possible to do the configuration above on a Windows 2K3 Server with just ONE NIC and offer protection for a network with 5 PCs?
How would I configure the IPs for that single NIC and where do I point my clients IP to?
depends on what your internet is coming through. If you can do USB connection, then yes. if it requires ethernet, it might be possible, but i wouldn't hold my breathe over it. You'd really have to kludge stuff that couldn't be scripted, like unplugging computers from a switch that had the ethernet WAN on it or something. Basically, if you can free a NIC and still have internet access on your PC, my guide will work. |
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sagager
@comcast.net
|  This is my current configuration: Comcast Modem (Internet) connected via Ethernet cable to Linksys WRT54G WAN Port Router. LAN Port on Linksys Router Connected to Netgear 1Gbps 8 port switch. Win2K3 Server also connected to 2nd port on Netgear Switch.
5 Workstations connected to the remainder ports on Netgear Switch.
To use VMWARE with IPCOP in the win2k3 server will require a second NIC in this case or I can get away with one NIC?
This is what I am getting confused. I know that for routing it is usually required 2 NICs, but since VMware can create virtual NICs, I thought that with just one NIC it would do the trick. By my brain is not helping visualize that. Any light?
TIA |
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genewitch
join:2007-09-12
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| yeah i'm trying to figure out how it would work. because you'd basically have to run your computer to the switch, and the cable modem to the switch. IT MIGHT WORK if you have pppoe, but if your modem just gives out an IP(like mine does, suddenlink's network does that) then it'll be a pain. Does your modem have a USB port? If so, you're set. If you complain a tiny bit more i might be persuaded to ship you a NIC for free just so you can rave about how awesome my guide is  |
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mikenolan7
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Torrance, CA | reply to sagager
You can get an AirLink 101 10/100 mps NIC for $5 at Fry's. They use the same Realtek 8139 chip as a lot of $20-25 NIC's. Save yourself a lot of headaches, and be more secure, unless you're just doing it to see if you could do it. |
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genewitch
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| said by mikenolan7  :You can get an AirLink 101 10/100 mps NIC for $5 at Fry's. They use the same Realtek 8139 chip as a lot of $20-25 NIC's. Save yourself a lot of headaches, and be more secure, unless you're just doing it to see if you could do it. a good point. I have a ton of realtek 10bt cards laying around, that's what i was gunna send him, cause they're guaranteed to work with ipcop either standalone or in vmware (and no drivers needed for win2k3, either!)
you can probably get nics on ebay for 50 cents, too :-D |
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sagager
@comcast.net | Thank you Guys for all the help. I will get the second NIC.
This will be less work. And No, the modem does not have a USB port. |
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