Re: Shorewall probelms
From: Anthony Campbell (me_at_privacy.net)
Date: 05/21/04
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Date: 21 May 2004 08:33:45 GMT
On 2004-05-21, Neil Ellwood <cagoanywhere2@beenandgonet.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 20 May 2004 16:57:17 -0700, DJ V wrote:
>
>> I just recently put RedHat 9 (Shrike) on my box, which previously had
>> XP on it. While looking for firewalls, Shorewall was recommended by
>> somebody I know. I downloaded it (and managed to install it
>> successfully, took me awhile tho cuz linux installing is different
>> from windows) and i managed to figure out how to turn it on. When its
>> on, it blocks all internet communication whatsoever. How do I make it
>> allow me to go on the internet and have it block hackers.
>>
>> My current configuration:
>>
>> My box
>> (goes through)
>> Hub
>> (goes through)
>> DSL connection
>>
>> Plz Help!!!
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> The DJ V
> I use Mandrake 10 and have shorewall enabled. I have nothing ticked to
> allow connection from the internet but lets me get out when I want to.
>
Did you follow the instructions to download the appropriate interface
sample and copy the relevant files into /etc/shorewall? After a recent
upgrade to version 2.0 I forgot to do this at first and encountered the
same problem as you.
AC
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