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         to the Internet router, the other connecting to a LAN.  All the
         machines on the LAN are connected through a hub or switch.</para>
 
+      <note>
+	<para>There are many ways to get a LAN connected to the Internet
+	  through a &os; gateway.   This example will only cover a
+	  gateway with at least two NICs.</para>
+      </note>
+
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