Linux-Router with iptables -- DNS???

goldeneye

I am setting up a Gentoo Linux Box as a DSL router and I got problems with the DNS.

I am using iptables for forwarding, but how is DNS solved on a "normal" router? Do I need a nameserver running on that box, to let the other clients in my private network resolve hostnames in the internet, and if yes, which one is the best for that rather simple work (I dont need a nameserver for the private LAN)? Or is it possible to do all DNS by an iptables rule?

I have googled like crazy, but I cant figure out, how you typically do this...

el*Loco · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 9:53 pm Post subject:

Check out "dnsmasq":

de4d · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 9:51 am Post subject:

if u dont need any sophisticated name server solution, just put in your ISPs name server ip into your clients /etc/resolv.conf.

neway, i'd set up a local bind to set up a local domain and make reverse lookups possible (think about it :)
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goldeneye · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 2:27 pm Post subject:

Well, dnsmasq is doing a great job!

Thanx!