Re: geoip and iptables

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Hi,

In the past, we achieved this following this page:

http://blog.jeshurun.ca/technology/block-countries-ubuntu-iptables-xtables-geoip

Perhaps it helps you too.

MJ

On 19-3-2019 7:54, john doe wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I want to use geoip with iptables.
>
> I have installed the package 'geoip-database-extra' and it allows me to
> use the 'geoiplookup' utility.
>  From what I understand, iptables requires the directory
> '/usr/share/xt_geoip' to be populated.
>
> What debian package(s) do I need to install that is not 'non-free' 'or
> contrib' to get that directory populated
>
> I can do it manually (1) but I would prefer a debian package.
>
> In other words: how do I let iptables use the geoip database provided by
> debian.
>
> Any help is welcome.
>
> 1)  http://xtables-addons.sourceforge.net/geoip.php
>
>
> --
> John Doe