[nsp] dns forwarding

[Christian Kuhtz]

That's crazy :).. Why wouldn't you simply change a DHCP server to send out a
different IP address?  What is this, a spammer than changes ISPs like
they're going out of style? :)

But, suit yourself ;)


On 7/7/04 2:44 PM, "Roger" <grunky at rockriver.net> wrote:

> Mark Persiko wrote:
> 
>> You might want to check Cisco's online documentation for NAT/PAT, which
>> is quite good.
>> 
>> Or, you might want to set up a Linux box whose sole purpose in life is
>> to run caching-only DNS.  This would be good for the router (less
>> network load from having to serve lookups) and for your clients
>> (dedicated box will give faster performance.)
>>  
>> 
> I agree w/ most on changing the dns at the dhcp server.
> 
> 
> However, the customer brought up a good point.  If they change ISPs all
> the new ISP needs to do is put in a new router, set to relay dns
> requests, and zero configuration needs to be changed at the client end
> or dhcp server.  With the CPE router relaying dns they don't need to
> change anything at all internally thus reducing costs/complexity while
> retaining ISP portability, ie don't give a damn what dns servers they
> have - just point to the local gateway.
> 
> Yes I think a nat/pat solution is in the works.


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