[CLUE-Tech] loading a module (LKM)

[David Anselmi]

Javier Govea wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> I'm having a problem with the iptables module. I have redhat 9 with kernel 2.4.20-8 and i
> just compiled the iptables module. (redhat already comes with the iptables module compiled
> but i need to apply a patch and i need to recompile it) I'm masquerading all traffic in my
> box comming from a LAN. My box is the only one with access to internet via a ppp link.

Hi Javier.  What you're doing with your network is irrelevant for this 
question.  What is relevant is how you compiled the modules.

[...]
> depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in
> /lib/modules/2.4.20-8/kernel/net/ipv4/netfilter/ipt_MASQUERADE.o

Did you look on Google for this ("depmod: *** Unresolved symbols in")? 
Did you look at:

http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Kernel-HOWTO/troubleshoot.html#AEN1164

Dave