Linux as a router?

[rfleming]

Heya all,
I have a fedora core 6 computer set up right now with two nic cards in it. I am looking to set it up so that the computer can act as a router with dhcp and internet sharing. I looked around on the web, but most of the guides went over my head. Can anyone recommend a guide for me to set this up?

[brandor]

Check out the man page for dhcpd and http://easyfwgen.morizot.net/gen/

[wdgiles]

just install firestarter and run the simple wizard to set it up. In five minutes, you'll have both nic's working and a really easy gui for managing the firewall.
here's the site (http://www.fs-security.com/)
or you can install using yum:
yum install firestarter

[rfleming]

Firestater worked like a charm, thank you.

[mjmwired]

Heya all,
I have a fedora core 6 computer set up right now with two nic cards in it. I am looking to set it up so that the computer can act as a router with dhcp and internet sharing. I looked around on the web, but most of the guides went over my head. Can anyone recommend a guide for me to set this up?

I do not want to discourage you, but what you are doing is a somewhat involved task for a newcomer. Those guides were probably over your head, because the process involves many steps.

You will be required to do more research and reading on your own.
As a start. You can try: http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/
which has plenty of information.