Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 23:53:22 -0600 (CST) From: Gene Harris <zeus@tetronsoftware.com> To: Allan Strand <stranda@cofc.edu> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: [Allan Strand <stranda@cofc.edu>] natd coexisting with rpc.statd+nfs Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.10.10001042349160.1059-100000@tetron02.tetronsoftware.com> In-Reply-To: <864sctqei7.fsf@linum.cofc.edu>
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On 5 Jan 2000, Allan Strand wrote: > > >I'm exploring different LAN configurations and one possibility > >requires a firewall (running natd/ipfw to connect the LAN to a > >semi-protected network) to also act as an NFS server to a couple of > >machines on the LAN. > > >I can see that this might present security problems, yet I am curious > >as to its general feasibility. > > >I've tried to set it up, but have run into a situation where rpc.statd > >hangs on the boot. Haven't even made it to the NFS server portion. > Hmmm... In rc.network, the execution order is mountd, nfsd, then rpc.statd. Are you starting rpc.statd from another source? I use the configuration you describe on a server and have no problems. In addition to ipfw, you might want to install tcp_wrappers to assist with security/connection logging. Gene Harris To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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