Re: Is there a default firewall on Debian Etch
On Mon, Dec 08, 2008 at 09:25:46PM -0600, Brendan West wrote:
> I am needing to find out if there is a default firewall on Etch and
> how to control it (change settings, allow ports, programs, ect.). How
> can I do this? Thanks for any ideas.
The kernel does the firewalling, and its configuration is done with
shell scripts and IPTABLES. However, most people use a program that
sets it up for them which is easier to follow.
I suggest you install the shorewall-doc package and read its
documentation. Then install the shorewall package and use it.
Configuration is straight forward for simple configurations. Complex
stuff is more complex.
Good luck.
Doug.
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