Linux Security HOWTO : Network Security : IP Chains - Linux Kernel 2.2.x Firewalling
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8.11. IP Chains - Linux Kernel 2.2.x Firewalling

Linux IP Firewalling Chains is an update to the 2.0 Linux firewalling code for the 2.2 kernel. It has a great deal more features than previous implementations, including:

If you are currently using ipfwadm on your 2.0 kernel, there are scripts available to convert the ipfwadm command format to the format ipchains uses.

Be sure to read the IP Chains HOWTO for further information. It is avilable at http://www.rustcorp.com/linux/ipchains/HOWTO.html


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