[ale] I've hit a rough wall, installin' Smoothwall :-)

[lists at serioustechnology.com (Geoffrey)]

Courtney Thomas wrote:
> Brian,
> 
> Thank you kindly for the analysis offer.
> 
> Might the following yield the answer as well ?
> 
> Can I not do a traceroute using the 's' option, if I recall correctly, to 
> see what route the "wireless LAN members" are using, hence seeing if they 
> are
> actually [LAN -> internet] first examined by SmoothWall before exiting the 
> LAN to the internet, and alternatively [internet -> LAN] first router then
> SmoothWall processing  ?
> 
> I've not tried this as I'm in the middle of several other things that 
> prohibit this right now but'll try sometime this week.
> 
> Doing as you request.....
> 
> modem <------> wireless router <-------> hub <---------> SmoothWall ethernet 
> NIC [Green]
>                                   ^
>                                    |
>                                    |
>                                    v
>                   SmoothWall NIC [Red]

This makes no sense. I think the wrapping screwed up your diagram.  Just 
the same, I'd put the smoothie between the modem and the wireless router.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin