> first i want to thank the replys for my first post! > i want to do another route now > > anypc --> webserver1 --- (router) --> webserver2 > > ip webserver1 = a.a.a.a (worldwide) > ip router = b.b.b.b (router) > ip webserver2 = c.c.c.c (intranet) > > webserver1 uses APIs running on webserver2. > > people over the internet should be able to see the contents of > webserver2 which is on the local network > > how can i route this? Perhaps you should read Oskars Iptables tutorial first... Forwarding is covered in detail. http://iptables-tutorial.frozentux.net/iptables-tutorial.html What API does webserver1 use from webserver2 ? What protocol is it using to do that ? Is webserver1 running on the router ? Gr, Rob