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cipone23

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Registered: 2023-03-26

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Use archlinux server as a passthrough for network traffic

Hi, I don't know if it's possible, but I want to achieve the following setup.

I have a home subnet (192.168.1.0/24) with a router at 192.168.1.1.

I have a wired network cable in a room, and I would like to have two computers sharing it. One is an Arch  Linux server, and the other is a Mac. I have two network cards on the Arch server, and I would like to connect the Mac to it using a UTP cable.

I imagine I can set up the Linux server as an extra router, create a new subnet and connect the Mac to that subnet.

But I was wondering if there is a way I use the existing subnet (192.168.1.0/24) and use the 192.168.1.1 router as a gateway.

Trilby

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Re: Use archlinux server as a passthrough for network traffic

Yes it is possible - but not likely necessary for your stated goals.

You likely just want a bridge so from the Mac's point of view it's basically like being connected directly to the router itself.

If, instead, you wanted to use the arch machine to filter some traffic, then you may want to look at other options for internet sharing.

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cipone23

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Registered: 2023-03-26

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Re: Use archlinux server as a passthrough for network traffic

A bridge sounds exactly like what I want. I'll try to set it up. Thanks a lot.