1. Introduction

This is the Linux Cipe+Masquerading mini-HOWTO. It shows how to setup a Virtual Private Network between your LAN and other LAN's using Cipe on linux masquerading firewall machines. It also shows an example masquerading firewall configuration.

1.1 Copyright statement

C)opyright 1998, 1999 Anthony Ciaravalo, acj@home.com

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1.2 Disclaimer

Use of the information and examples in this document is at your own risk. There are many security issues involved when connecting networks across the internet. Even though information is encrypted, an improperly configured firewall may result in a security breach. Precautions can be taken to protect your cipe connections, but it does not guarantee 100% security. The author does not guarantee the information provided in this document will provide a secure networking environment. Even though I have tried to be as accurate as possible creating this document, I am not responsible for any problems or damages incurred due to actions taken based on the information in this document.

1.3 Feedback

Send questions, comments, suggestions, or corrections to acj@home.com.

1.4 Getting the files

This howto was written based on Cipe versions 1.0.1 and 1.2.0. See reference section for link to Cipe home page.