Basic iptables tutorial: Linux.com

Linux.com has an intro to iptables that starts with the very basics and outlines a simple "open source" firewall. Its *very* introductory but its a good place to start for people just getting started with creating their own firewall.

iptables: Creating an open source firewall

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RE: Basic iptables tutorial: Linux.com

very timely. In the next few weeks, I'm going to add a pure firewall box to my network. looks like I could also get rid of my linksys thingy as well.

thanks.

RE: Basic iptables tutorial: Linux.com

Hey I have a pretty darn good iptables script that I can provide you, I will shot it to TECHTIPS when I get a chance.

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