Re: Gateway in a different net

From: +Alan Hicks+ (alan_at_lizella.netWORK)
Date: 10/14/04

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    In comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc, Alexander Lapp dared to utter,
    > Unfortunately it is necessary to set up a route to another net to reach
    > the gateway. How can I realize this?

    Um, this shouldn't be possible. You can only reach machines on your
    local network address space as determined by your IP and netmask. To
    reach others, you have to pass through a gateway (a.k.a. router).

    > The server ip is: x.x.118.91 and the gateway to reach the net is
    > x.x.117.1.

    Most likely you have your netmask set wrong. You're probably using a
    255.255.255.0 netmask, which would let you reach IPs x.x.118.1-255.
    What happens if you use something like 255.255.0.0? Granted, that
    probably isn't your proper netmask and that can create problems
    reaching certain IP addresses, but should let you talk to that router.

    First thing to do is contact your ISP or network admin and verify that
    your IP settings are correct.

    - --
    It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise,
    Than for a man to hear the song of fools.
    Ecclesiastes 7:5
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