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[Onno Benschop]

On 09/06/08 20:56, Rolando Villanueva wrote:
> Dear Sir,
>
>
>
> Could you please help me to configure the Ubuntu 8.04 Server, basically am
> poor of knowledge in Linux this is my first time to use the OS of Linux, am
> her right now in my company accommodation and one of my coworker subscribe a
> DSL with 512Kbps and Linksys DLS modem 4ports with a wireless, we have a (5)
> five desktop user at a time but 512Kbps speed is not enough to connect all,
> I buy one Acer Desktop with (2) two Network Card to use Linux Proxy Server
> with the Ubuntu 8.04 Server to share in internet in my follow co worker
> could you please help me to configure the Server her are the list of
> hardware and software that I have
>
>
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> Linksys Modem
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> ADSL port: connected to PPPoe internet connect (ISP provider  DHCP)
>
> Port1: 192.168.1.1/24 (default internet gateway from the linksys)
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>
> Server
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> OS : Ubuntu 8.04 Server
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> HW: Aces Aspire M3630
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> NIC1: *Broadcom* Ethernet *NIC *
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> *IP address: 192.168.1.2/24*
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> *Gateway: 192.168.1.1*
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>
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> NIC2:* 3Com* Gigabit *NIC*
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> *IP address: ???.???.???.???*
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> Gatway: ???.???.???.???
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>
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> Client 1 up to 5 Desktop Computer
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> OS : windows XP SP2
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> *IP address1 ~ 5:    ???.???.???.???*
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> Gatway: ???.???.???.???
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> SWITCH
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> 3COM 8 Port 100Mbps / 1Gbps
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> I install already the Ubuntu 8.04 Server in my Acer Desktop to uses as a
> proxy server but the problem I don't know any things in the command prompt
> how to manipulate and to configure the proxy server and DCHP to share the
> internet to my co worker and also I need to know if its possible to use the
> Linksys wireless device from the modem to use access point and share
> internet direct from the server? And also its is possible to install KDE
> Desktop or GNOME Desktop in UBUNTU 8.04 server to use a Graphics desktop,
> please help me your reply are big help and opportunity to me to learn the OS
> of Linux.
>
>
>   
This question is not a simple one and likely going to frustrate you and
the list long before you have resolved all the issues you raise.

I don't want to steer you away from here because you've taken the time
to find the server team and ask a (semi-)relevant question, so instead,
what I'm going to suggest is that you start by reading the server guide.
That will provide you with some of the answers you're seeking - though
it will no doubt raise others.

    * https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/serverguide/C/index.html


After you've read that, the next step is to break-up your problem into
little steps and resolve each of them. With the little information
you've provided, I suggest:

    * Actual wiring, how are things really hooked up - that is, there is
      talk about a switch, but also wireless - this needs to be clear
      before anything else.
    * IP connectivity from the server to the net.
    * IP connectivity from a client to the server.
    * IP connectivity from a client to the net.
    * Web Proxy


Please reply only to the list as I'm already subscribed.

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