Topic: Multiple SME's visible externally on Modem Connection

[James Shields]

I have been allocated multiple IP's from my ISP. Is there any way of having a second SME server configured to be visible externally and share the permanent modem connection ?

My setup is standard for modem connection. Primary Server has 1 NIC, which connects to an 8 port switch for my internal network, whilst the modem connects directly to the server. I have a second box that I would like to use as a test server, but unsure if I can make it visible externally.

Any help would be appreciated.

James

[JeffC]

Easy to do.

Just give the second server a real IP and connect it to the switch.

modem - > 1st server -> switch -> 2nd server

-jeff

[James Shields]

Does the 2nd server therefore require 2 NIC's, as it will ask for external IP, as well as internal IP due to the fact you would be telling it that connection is via eth1 (being the external NIC). I also found a HOWTO about 1:1 NAT, but again that would potentially need 2 NIC's.

I am going to put a very detailed description of my network on my website. If anybody cares to help, you will find my network structure at

http://www.shields.net.au/network.htm

If anybody out there is a bit shy about helping, I am prepared to pay for some advise on this.

James

[James Shields]

The solution was very simple.

Installed SME 5.6 on my second server. Set as server only, gave it an internal IP, and set gateway & DNS to point to my primary SME 5.1.2 server. Then I used NAT 1:1 rpm contibution from Abe Loveless, followed his instructions, and all working. Both servers visible to internet.

James