In middle of install (NIC #2 & Firewall help)

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From: Ascnet (gage_at_keepyourspamknightinsurancethankyou.com)
Date: 11/05/04 

Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 16:09:11 -0500

I just started going through the To Do list and already have a few
questions.
I'm trying to setup the 2nd NIC (wild side). The IP should be that provided
by ISP where e-mail is to be delivered to, correct? Can the gateway be left
blank? If not what should it be, LAN NIC IP?? DNS fields are also provided
from ISP correct? Minor glitch in DNS, should I use DNS given by the ISP I
use for connectivity or those provided by the ISP who hosts mydomain.com?

Firewall help. I have a Symantec Gateway Security Appliance 360R. At what
point should I introduce it to the system? To minimize confusion I was
going to wait until after I finished the To Do list. Any comments as to if
that is the best way to continue?
MANY MANY THANKS,

John

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