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gnome-nettool package

Linux as a router, file server?

Asked by Robert Murphy

I am new to the whole Linux thing. So far I am loving it. What I want to do is set up my Linux box that is also acting as a file server to be a router. From what I have read on line it looks like I can do this. Only think is like I said before I am new to this and all the directions I have found on line are going over my head. So s there anybody out there that has a link or can give me some easy step by setup instructions i would appreciate it. Thank You vary much.

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Best mycae (mycae) said : 		#1

These are not exactly step-by-step, but its probably as close as you will get. There are several options depending upon the setup you want.

Remember it may be cheaper in the long-run to simply buy a dedicated router, rather than use an old PC, as the power bills can add up; just do a quick calculation based upon the rated power consumptions for the PC you are planning to use, vs a normal router.

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Internet/ConnectionSharing
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Router
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Router/Firewall

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Robert Murphy (robertrmmurphy) said : 		#2

Thanks mycae, that solved my question.

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Joe Areeda (areeda) said : 		#3

Just a comment on the cost calculation.

If there is a system on both networks already (such as my web server) the additional power consumption is negligible.

The power costs of my latest machine at Los Angeles rates is about $25/month. So a PC used only as a router/firewall is a significant cost.