Thanks Mark.  I am digging into it. 



On 06/09/2013, at 1:06 AM, Mark Stodola <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Try searching for 'linux iptables nat' or similar.  There are hundreds, if not thousands of tutorials available.
> 
> -Mark
> 
> On 09/05/2013 09:18 AM, n00b 101 wrote:
>> Hi Mark,
>> 
>> I prefer to use an ethernet switch with a NIC in each computer so that I
>> can try to add one more computer later on if I need.
>> 
>> As to setting up iptables/NAT forward traffic, could you show one or two
>> tutorials on websites?  Or, what keywords should be used to search?
>> 
>> Thanks a lot.
>> 
>> 
>> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 11:40 PM, Mark Stodola <[log in to unmask]
>> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>> 
>>    On 09/05/2013 01:56 AM, n00b 101 wrote:
>> 
>>        Hi,
>> 
>>        I have two computers running Scientific Linux 6.4.  Computer A
>>        (used as
>>        a server) uses wireless WiFi to connect to a wireless router so
>>        that it
>>        can surf the Internet.  Computer B (used as a client) has no
>>        wireless
>>        WiFi and needs to be connected to the Computer A so that it can
>>        go out
>>        to the world as well.  For some purposes, cable connection between
>>        Computer B and the wireless router has been opted out.
>> 
>> 
>>        Is the best way to connect Computers A and B by using a switch
>>        or router
>>        via Ethernet cables?
>> 
>>        noob.
>> 
>> 
>>    If I followed all of that correctly, the best way is using an
>>    ethernet switch with a NIC in each computer.  Alternately, you could
>>    skip the switch and use a crossover cable if there are no other
>>    computers involved.  You would then setup iptables/NAT on computer A
>>    to forward the traffic from B to the internet.  There are many
>>    examples and tutorials on the web to help you along.
>> 
>>    Regards,
>>    Mark
>> 
>>    --
>>    Mr. Mark V. Stodola
>>    Senior Control Systems Engineer
>> 
>>    National Electrostatics Corp.
>>    P.O. Box 620310
>>    Middleton, WI 53562-0310 USA
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> 
> 
> -- 
> Mr. Mark V. Stodola
> Senior Control Systems Engineer
> 
> National Electrostatics Corp.
> P.O. Box 620310
> Middleton, WI 53562-0310 USA
> Phone: (608) 831-7600
> Fax: (608) 831-9591