Koozali.org: home of the SME Server
Legacy Forums => Experienced User Forum => Topic started by: James Shields on January 21, 2003, 11:20:24 PM
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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
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Easy to do.
Just give the second server a real IP and connect it to the switch.
modem - > 1st server -> switch -> 2nd server
-jeff
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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
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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