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IP Forwarding

Dec 17, 2006 11:03AM PST

Can anybody please explain to me exactly what IP Forwarding is and how it is used?

Thanks and Merry Christmas

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Some will want to host.....
Dec 17, 2006 11:51AM PST

an Internet service, mail/FTP/Game servers can be directed to an internal IP address by using a routers Port Forwarding feature.

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hey, question
Feb 6, 2007 2:54PM PST

whats up?
You responded to a post of mine some time back. You recommended a Sony Vaio from www.sonystyle..... I would like to talk with you about this type of computer. how can I reach you to ask you my question before I buy this expensive machine?

Thanks,
KJT

Here is the title of your response to my forum post:
RE: Your Laptop
by rbooz - 12/14/06 6:18 AM
In reply to: Any Helpful, Honest & Sincere, Expert on notebooks, PLEASE.. by KJT6660